What to Do in the First 24 Hours After Being Scammed Online
The steps you take immediately after being scammed are critical. Stop payments, preserve evidence, and report here's exactly how.
Read guide →Lost money to a fake trading platform, pig-butchering scam, romance fraud, or crypto investment scheme? ReclaimGuard Legal combines blockchain forensics, chargeback processing, and legal action to trace stolen funds and pursue recovery across the EU, UK, and US. No win, no fee — you only pay if we recover your money.
Evidence-based recovery combining blockchain forensics, legal action, and chargeback disputes
We trace transactions on Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, and 100+ networks. We identify wallets, exchanges, transaction clusters, and off-ramps used by scammers.
Paid by debit or credit card? We handle the full chargeback dispute documentation, evidence assembly, and bank submission for unauthorized charges, fake trading platforms, and subscription scams.
Sent money by bank transfer to a scammer? We pursue recall requests, file fraud incident reports, and escalate complaints to financial authorities under the UK's mandatory APP fraud reimbursement rules.
We collect digital footprints, IP traces, social media identifiers, domain ownership, and corporate shell data.
We draft and send formal legal notices, complaints to national regulators, exchange compliance escalation, and platform takedown requests.
Pig-butchering & romance scams, fake crypto exchanges, investment Ponzi schemes, NFT fraud, phishing attacks, DeFi rug pulls, fake forex/binary options brokers, and business email compromise.
We combine legal expertise, compliance knowledge, and advanced blockchain forensics to trace stolen cryptocurrency and initiate structured recovery procedures.
We trace transactions on Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, and 100+ networks. Identify wallets, exchanges, and transaction clusters used by scammers.
We file recall requests, fraud incident reports, and complaints to financial authorities following strict banking dispute procedures.
Expert handling of card disputes including unauthorized charges, merchant fraud, and subscription scams with complete documentation.
Digital forensics and OSINT to collect evidence including IP traces, social media identifiers, and domain ownership data.
Professional evidence collection and documentation suitable for law enforcement, courts, and regulatory authorities.
We escalate cases to banks, issuers, exchanges, and financial regulators with proper legal documentation and compliance procedures.
Evidence-based, transparent 5-step recovery process
We evaluate documents, transactions, and fraud scenario. No obligation, no upfront payment.
We map all transactions, addresses, accounts, and digital traces with professional forensic tools.
We decide the correct route: Chargeback, bank recall, exchange freeze, legal action, or regulator complaint.
We prepare and file all official documents and pursue recovery through proper legal and financial channels.
Updates, forensic reports, compliance responses, and appeal steps. Full transparency throughout.
ReclaimGuard Legal is a specialized digital-fraud recovery firm combining legal expertise, compliance knowledge, and advanced cybersecurity investigation techniques. We operate as a hybrid team of legal consultants, analysts, and digital forensic specialists who trace stolen assets and initiate structured recovery procedures.
Our mission is simple: Help victims regain control, restore justice, and recover their assets.
We operate with strict ethical standards and realistic expectations. We do not promise guaranteed recovery. We provide structured, professional recovery service with transparent results.
Operating across EU, UK, USA, Canada, and Australia. We handle cross-border fraud cases with proper jurisdiction knowledge.
Professional evidence collection, digital forensics, and documentation suitable for law enforcement, courts, and regulatory authorities.
Clear reports, documented evidence, realistic timelines. No hidden fees, no false promises. Professional service from start to finish.
Legal consultants, certified blockchain investigators, and digital forensics experts
Profiles last reviewed:
12+ years in financial fraud litigation across the EU and UK. Former compliance officer at a major London law firm. Specialist in crypto fraud recovery, investment scam litigation, and regulatory complaints filed with the FCA, BaFin, and SEC.
Certified Chainalysis investigator with 8 years tracing assets across 100+ blockchain networks. Led 300+ crypto recovery cases. Specialises in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and cross-chain transaction tracing.
Expert in OSINT, digital evidence collection, and court-ready documentation. Previously collaborated with Europol and national cybercrime units on cross-border crypto fraud investigations.
GDPR compliance specialist and client liaison with experience at major EU financial institutions. Fluent in English, German, and French. Ensures all case handling meets ICO and EU data protection standards.
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Victims of all types of online financial fraud, from crypto scams to romance fraud
"I lost over £180,000 to a fake crypto trading platform. The team at ReclaimGuard traced my Bitcoin through multiple wallets and exchanges. They recovered 85% of my funds within 6 months. Professional, transparent, and genuinely cared about my case."
"After being scammed by a romance fraudster who convinced me to invest in a fake forex broker, I felt hopeless. The team here not only recovered my £95,000 but also helped law enforcement identify the criminal network. Outstanding expertise."
"A fraudulent DeFi platform stole $250,000 worth of cryptocurrency from me. The blockchain analysis team tracked the funds across multiple chains and identified the exchange where they were cashed out. Incredible work under complex circumstances."
"My company lost £320,000 in a business email compromise scam. The recovery team acted quickly, tracing the wire transfers and cryptocurrency conversions. They secured a court order and recovered 90% of our money. They saved our business."
"I invested £65,000 in what I believed was a legitimate crypto mining operation. When they disappeared, I contacted ReclaimGuard. Their investigation revealed a Ponzi scheme and they recovered my initial investment. Kept me informed every step."
"After losing £140,000 to a sophisticated pig butchering scam, I had little hope. This firm's combination of legal prowess and blockchain forensics was remarkable. They traced my funds internationally and worked with authorities in three countries."
Common questions about cryptocurrency recovery and our services
Yes. While cryptocurrency is often thought to be anonymous, blockchain technology creates a permanent record of all transactions. Using Chainalysis and other forensic tools, we can trace cryptocurrency through complex transaction paths, identify where it ends up, and take legal action to freeze and recover the funds. We've successfully recovered over £50 million for our clients.
The timeline varies depending on the complexity of your case. Simple cases where funds remain on exchanges may be resolved in 2-4 months. More complex cases involving multiple jurisdictions or sophisticated money laundering may take 6-12 months. We begin investigating immediately and keep you updated throughout the process.
Chainalysis is the world's leading blockchain intelligence platform, trusted by law enforcement agencies, regulators, and financial institutions globally. It allows us to trace cryptocurrency transactions across multiple blockchains, identify connections to known entities, and generate court-admissible evidence. This technology has helped recover over $34 billion in illicit funds worldwide.
We offer a free initial consultation to assess your case. Our fee structure is typically based on a combination of fixed fees for investigation work and success-based fees for recovered amounts. We discuss all fees transparently before you engage our services, and we never charge upfront fees before conducting a thorough case assessment.
We handle all types of cryptocurrency and financial fraud including: fake crypto exchanges, investment scams, Ponzi schemes, romance/pig butchering scams, fake brokers, NFT scams, DeFi exploits, business email compromise, wire fraud, and unauthorized banking transactions. If you've lost money to online fraud, we can help.
Yes. As part of ETL Global with presence in 60+ countries, we can pursue cases internationally. Cryptocurrency fraud often crosses borders, and our international network enables us to work with legal authorities, exchanges, and financial institutions worldwide to maximize recovery chances.
To begin, we need: details of how you were scammed, transaction records (bank statements, cryptocurrency transaction IDs, wallet addresses), any communications with the fraudsters, and documentation of your investments. Don't worry if you don't have everything - we can help you gather necessary evidence during our investigation.
Absolutely. As SRA-regulated solicitors, we are bound by strict professional duties of confidentiality. All information you share with us is protected by legal privilege and will not be disclosed without your consent, except where required by law or necessary to pursue your recovery case.
Honest answers from our fraud recovery specialists
Yes, in many cases funds can be traced and partially or fully recovered through blockchain forensics, legal action, and regulatory complaints. Recovery success depends on how quickly you act, the payment method, and which exchanges received the funds. We offer a free case review to give you an honest assessment.
Pig-butchering scams involve funds sent to cryptocurrency wallets. Our investigators trace the funds through the blockchain to the exchange account where they landed. We then submit a legal freeze request to that exchange backed by a forensic report. The sooner you act after the scam, the higher the recovery chances.
Yes. Bank transfers to scammers may be recoverable through Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud claims. Under UK PSR 2024 rules, banks must reimburse eligible APP fraud victims up to £85,000. We prepare and submit the full fraud complaint on your behalf. Recall requests are most effective in the first 72 hours; contact us immediately.
Not necessarily. Chargeback time limits are typically 120 days from the transaction date. Blockchain forensic investigations and legal recovery actions can be pursued for years. APP fraud claims can also be filed retrospectively. Contact us for a free review even if time has passed, there are often still viable options.
No. We work on a no win, no fee basis the initial case review is completely free, and you only pay a success fee of 10-15% if funds are actually recovered. There is no upfront payment. Warning: any company demanding thousands upfront before doing any work is almost certainly a scam.
Yes. You only need the wallet address you sent funds to. Our forensics process traces the transaction trail to identify exchange accounts, which hold identity data. We then pursue the account holder's identity through legal channels and report to Action Fraud (UK), FBI IC3 (US), and Europol as appropriate.
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ReclaimGuard Legal is an SRA-regulated licensed body (SRA No. 830575) authorised for all legal services. We provide forensic investigation services, dispute support, and legal recovery procedures. No guaranteed outcome is promised. Recovery depends on evidence, case age, payment method, and third-party compliance.