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Historical accounts and research in publication order. Dates and times are the original stored publication values in America/New_York; case outcomes do not guarantee recovery.
Pig Butchering Scams: How They Work and What to Do
A look at the long-con investment scam behind a large share of crypto losses, and the right way to respond.
Read insight →June 22, 2026 · 5:25 pm EDT (America/New_York)Seven Red Flags of a Scam Crypto Broker
Most fraudulent trading platforms share the same warning signs. Learn to spot them before you deposit.
Read insight →June 22, 2026 · 5:25 pm EDT (America/New_York)How Blockchain Forensics Traces Stolen Cryptocurrency
Stolen crypto leaves a permanent trail. Here is how forensic analysts follow it from the victim wallet to the off-ramp.
Read insight →June 22, 2026 · 9:30 am EDT (America/New_York)Case Study: Tracing a Six-Figure Pig-Butchering Romance Scam
A client moved a six-figure sum into a fake trading platform run by someone she met online. Here is how we traced…
Read insight →June 16, 2026 · 11:10 am EDT (America/New_York)Case Study: When a Broker Demands a Tax Before Releasing Your Funds
An investor was asked for a 15% tax to withdraw tens of thousands in supposed profits. We traced the Bitcoin, identified the…
Read insight →June 9, 2026 · 10:00 am EDT (America/New_York)Case Study: A Single Signature That Drained a Wallet
A malicious token approval drained tens of thousands of dollars from a self-custody wallet in seconds. Here is what we traced, what…
Read insight →June 2, 2026 · 9:45 am EDT (America/New_York)Case Study: Mapping an Exit Scam Across Dozens of Victims
When a new exchange quietly stopped processing withdrawals, we mapped the operator cash-out pattern across dozens of victims and built a coordinated…
Read insight →May 27, 2026 · 12:20 pm EDT (America/New_York)Case Study: Recovering From a SIM-Swap That Emptied an Exchange Account
An attacker hijacked a phone number, reset SMS-based 2FA, and emptied an exchange account. A fast trace put one withdrawal back within…
Read insight →May 24, 2026 · 10:30 am EDT (America/New_York)Case Study: A Six-Figure Invoice Paid to the Wrong Wallet
A compromised email swapped a supplier payment address and a six-figure USDC payment went to a thief. Stablecoins, it turns out, have…
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Novotrend – Fraud Indicators & Recovery Guidance
Published October 21, 2026 · 5:45 pm EDT (America/New_York)
Novotrend: CryptoCISO rates this crypto broker a severe risk (92/100). Unverified licensing and fraud indicators reviewed by our forensic team.
Read the case file →Stocks Trade — Investment platform report
Published October 21, 2026 · 4:33 pm EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Stocks Trade. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →AMBERLIGHT FINANCE — Investment platform report
Published October 21, 2026 · 3:22 pm EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for AMBERLIGHT FINANCE. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →MEGA STACK — Investment platform report
Published October 21, 2026 · 2:09 pm EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for MEGA STACK. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →AI TO FOREX LIMITED — Investment platform report
Published October 21, 2026 · 12:57 pm EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for AI TO FOREX LIMITED. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Trustfx — Investment platform report
Published October 21, 2026 · 11:45 am EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Trustfx. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Paymax — Investment platform report
Published October 21, 2026 · 10:33 am EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Paymax. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Clone Finalto Pro — Investment platform report
Published October 21, 2026 · 9:21 am EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Clone Finalto Pro. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →DefineFx — Investment platform report
Published October 21, 2026 · 8:09 am EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for DefineFx. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Bit Markets — Investment platform report
Published October 21, 2026 · 6:57 am EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Bit Markets. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Bitmarket Trades — Investment platform report
Published October 21, 2026 · 5:45 am EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Bitmarket Trades. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →AE Trade — Investment platform report
Published October 21, 2026 · 4:34 am EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for AE Trade. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
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