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How to file a police report on cryptocurrency theft

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For law enforcement to accept your report and open a criminal case, it is essential to include all critical details. Below are the key elements to include:
Incident Details:
  • Date and time of the theft.
  • A concise but precise description of what happened.
Wallet Information:
  • Type of wallet (e.g., hardware, software, cloud-based).
  • Wallet name.
  • Wallet address from which the funds were stolen.
Details of Stolen Assets:
  • Type of cryptocurrency (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, Pepe).
  • Amount stolen (number of coins taken).
  • Value of stolen assets at the time of the incident (in fiat currency such as USD).
  • Transaction hashes.
Evidence and Documentation:
  • Screenshots of your wallet confirming ownership and the theft.
  • Any analytical reports from blockchain forensic experts. These reports can help law enforcement understand the case and expedite their investigation.
  • Any relevant communications, receipts, or supporting documents that may assist in the case.
Call to Action:
  • Request law enforcement to take necessary measures to identify the perpetrators, initiate criminal proceedings, and recover the stolen funds.
  • Express your willingness to fully cooperate with the investigation.

Important: Your report should be as detailed yet concise as possible. Any additional information can significantly speed up the process.You can download a ready-to-use police report template here:
Submit
an application
Leave a request
Specify Telegram username or email - depending on the chosen method of communication.
Approximate amount of damage (in dollars)
Hash of transactions that were stolen (if any)
Text description of the situation (in as much detail as possible)
Known information about the attacker (if any)
Additional materials on the case (correspondence, screenshots, documents, etc.)
Give your contact info
Form submission
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or press Enter
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