Step 1: Initial Assessment

• Client Contact: The client reports a lost or stolen cryptocurrency or a scam investment.

• Information Gathering: Collect all relevant details:

  • Wallet addresses

  • Transaction IDs

  • Exchange/platform information

  • Any communication with scammers

• Verification: Ensure the client actually owns the crypto and that the claim is legitimate.

Step 2: Case Analysis

• Transaction Tracing: Use blockchain explorers and analytic tools to track the movement of the stolen crypto.

• Risk Assessment: Determine if recovery is feasible:

  • Is the crypto still in a traceable wallet?

  • Was it sent to a mixer or anonymizing service?

• Strategy Planning: Decide the best recovery approach (legal, technical, or negotiation-based).

Step 3: Legal & Compliance Review

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all actions comply with local and international laws.

• Report Filing: If necessary, help clients report to:

  • Local law enforcement

  • Financial regulatory authorities

  • Exchange compliance departments

• Evidence Documentation: Keep detailed records of all communication and transactions.

Step 4: Technical Recovery Efforts

• Wallet Analysis: Check if wallets can be accessed via private keys, seed phrases, or other recovery methods.

• Blockchain Forensics: Trace the flow of funds using forensic software.

• Negotiation/Intervention: If funds are held in an exchange or by a scammer, attempt recovery through legal or intermediary negotiation.

Step 5: Client Communication

• Progress Updates: Regularly update the client on findings and next steps.

• Education: Advise on how to prevent future losses, such as:

  • Secure wallets

  • Multi-factor authentication

  • Avoiding phishing and scam platforms

Step 6: Fund Recovery

• Recovery Execution: Retrieve the crypto and transfer it safely to the client’s secure wallet.

• Verification: Confirm all recovered assets match the client’s original holdings.

• Documentation: Provide a recovery report detailing:

  • Amount recovered

  • Source of recovery

  • Actions taken

Step 7: Post-Recovery Support

• Security Audit: Review client’s crypto security setup.

• Portfolio Protection: Recommend tools or services to track and secure future investments.

• Follow-up: Offer assistance if further threats or issues arise.