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Scams involving Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies are rapidly increasing in frequency.   If you have been scammed, you may feel angry, embarrassed and unsure of where to turn to recover your funds. This article lays out the best practices for attempting to recover your funds. Please note: broadoak-capital.com offers a service to help you trace […]

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Best Practices in Attempting to Recover Funds from Crypto Scams

Scams involving Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies are rapidly increasing in frequency.  
If you have been scammed, you may feel angry, embarrassed and unsure of where to turn to recover your funds. This article lays out the best practices for attempting to recover your funds.
Please note: broadoak-capital.com offers a service to help you trace crypto assets implicated in scams. However, while we can provide a clear trail and uncover real-world identities linked to suspicious transactions (in some cases). Nonetheless, the information gained can be valuable for legal proceedings and can contribute to broader efforts against cybercrime.

How likely is it that you can recover your funds?

There is a 60% chance that your stolen funds would be recovered,
However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t recover (emotionally) from the situation that you’re currently in.  You also have the power to help the government bring them to justice, and to help other people avoid the same fate.
And, in some very specific situations, it appears that the government has returned some portion of recovered funds to their victims.
These suggestions represent best practices:

  • Don’t make the situation worse
  • Protect your credit
  • Document the situation while it’s all still fresh in your mind
  • Help the authorities cause pain to the scammers
  • Help others avoid making the mistakes that you made

Working with a Professional Tracing Service

Crypto Asset Recovery is here to assist you in tracing your lost assets. Using advanced blockchain forensics, we can track suspicious transactions and link pseudonymous blockchain activities to real-world entities. This can help you gain insight into the scam and provide valuable information for legal proceedings.
We offer a robust tracing service but It is important to have realistic expectations while dealing with the aftermath of crypto scams. Our primary goal is to provide transparency and clarity in a situation that may otherwise seem hopeless and provide recovery system for your lost funds.
You can reach out about a trace here: Contact Us

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What Is Crypto Recovery?  https://www.broadoak-capital.com/blog/what-is-crypto-recovery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-crypto-recovery https://www.broadoak-capital.com/blog/what-is-crypto-recovery/#respond Sun, 10 Sep 2023 08:12:13 +0000 https://www.broadoak-capital.com/?p=3017 What Is Crypto Recovery? 

Crypto recovery is a process that parallels chargebacks for credit cards and wire recalls for bank transfers. If you lose your credit card or notice unauthorized charges on it, you can cancel it, contact the bank that issued the credit card and have your charges reversed and returned to you.  Crypto recovery is more complex […]

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What Is Crypto Recovery? 

Crypto recovery is a process that parallels chargebacks for credit cards and wire recalls for bank transfers. If you lose your credit card or notice unauthorized charges on it, you can cancel it, contact the bank that issued the credit card and have your charges reversed and returned to you. 
Crypto recovery is more complex than credit card chargebacks, however, which is one reason for choosing experts, such as Bridge Pioneers. Every transaction on the blockchain is recorded permanently. That means that charges can’t be reversed or canceled. The only way to get your money back is to ask for a refund in a separate transaction. 
This creates a unique challenge in the case of financial fraud. Even if an operation was proven fraudulent or charges were unauthorized, you can’t just get money back as you would from a credit card company. 
Crypto transactions are peer-to-peer which means there is very little oversight and there is often no third party to intervene. Although crypto platforms and exchanges try to fight crypto scams, the lack of regulation in the area of cryptocurrencies means there isn’t a lot they can do. 
The nature of the blockchain also makes fund recovery complex. All transactions are anonymous and it can be hard to know who is holding your funds. Given the rising number of crypto scams, there has never been a greater demand for effective crypto scam recovery services to investigate client claims. 

When Do You Need Crypto Recovery from Bitcoin Scams? 

One major question that many of our clients have is whether or not they are really caught in a crypto scam. A broker may seem suspicious, but how do they know their money is actually gone?
Fraudsters take advantage of this kind of uncertainty, and they can gaslight customers into a false sense of security. They may make excuses for not releasing funds or demanding certain fees. That’s why it’s important to consult with us. If you have any doubt about your financial service or broker, there is often a good reason. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to know if you are a victim of crypto scam or you want to start your recovery process

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How To Recognize Phishing https://www.broadoak-capital.com/blog/how-to-recognize-phishing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-recognize-phishing https://www.broadoak-capital.com/blog/how-to-recognize-phishing/#respond Sat, 09 Sep 2023 17:47:23 +0000 https://www.broadoak-capital.com/?p=3006 How To Recognize Phishing

Scammers use email or text messages to try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could get access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could sell your information to other scammers. Scammers launch thousands of phishing attacks like these every day — and […]

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How To Recognize Phishing

Scammers use email or text messages to try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could get access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could sell your information to other scammers. Scammers launch thousands of phishing attacks like these every day — and they’re often successful.
Scammers often update their tactics to keep up with the latest news or trends, but here are some common tactics used in phishing emails or text messages:
Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. You might get an unexpected email or text message that looks like it’s from a company you know or trust, like a bank or a credit card or utility company. Or maybe it’s from an online payment website or app. The message could be from a scammer, who might

  • say they’ve noticed some suspicious activity or log-in attempts — they haven’t
  • claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information — there isn’t
  • say you need to confirm some personal or financial information — you don’t
  • include an invoice you don’t recognize — it’s fake
  • want you to click on a link to make a payment — but the link has malware
  • say you’re eligible to register for a government refund — it’s a scam
  • offer a coupon for free stuff — it’s not real

Imagine you saw this in your inbox. At first glance, this email looks real, but it’s not. Scammers who send emails like this one are hoping you won’t notice it’s a fake.
Here are signs that this email is a scam, even though it looks like it comes from a company you know — and even uses the company’s logo in the header:

  • The email has a generic greeting.
  • The email says your account is on hold because of a billing problem.
  • The email invites you to click on a link to update your payment details.

While real companies might communicate with you by email, legitimate companies won’t email or text with a link to update your payment information. Phishing emails can often have real consequences for people who give scammers their information, including identity theft. And they might harm the reputation of the companies they’re spoofing.

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You may find the possibility of a scam compromising your financial accounts unnerving, but there are many ways you can protect yourself. Here are some tips to help reduce your risk. Review your accounts. Check your credit card and banking accounts on a regular basis to ensure that there are no unauthorized charges. To help you catch fraudulent […]

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How to Protect Yourself from Financial Scams

You may find the possibility of a scam compromising your financial accounts unnerving, but there are many ways you can protect yourself. Here are some tips to help reduce your risk.

  • Review your accounts. Check your credit card and banking accounts on a regular basis to ensure that there are no unauthorized charges. To help you catch fraudulent charges quickly, monitor your online or mobile banking accounts daily.
  • Change your account passwords. Switch out your passwords on sensitive accounts frequently, and make sure not to use the same password for multiple accounts.
  • Use online transactions with caution. When shopping online, always make sure you are using a secure internet connection, and avoid using public Wi-Fi.
  • Confirm all financial communication. Be wary of common scams such as phishing, a process in which scammers send emails posing as a bank and ask you to update or confirm your account information. Always contact your bank directly to ensure that your account information does not fall into the wrong hands. Also, remember that the IRS will never initiate contact with you via email, text, or social media to demand personal or financial information.
  • Check your credit reports. At least once per year, check your credit report from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to make sure all your information is up to date and all your accounts are accurate. You can access your free report each year from AnnualCreditReport.com, but be cautious of lookalike sites that may charge unnecessary fees.
  • Monitor your credit. You may also want to sign up for a credit monitoring service, which immediately alerts you to any activity relating to your credit history and accounts. This can be helpful in detecting suspicious inquiries or identity theft.
  • Properly dispose of documents. If you are throwing away old bank statements or other paperwork with sensitive information such as account numbers, social security numbers, personal identification numbers, etc., make sure to shred everything before disposal.

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