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Deepfake Scams
Scam Alert

Deepfake Videos Fueling Crypto Fraud

March 15, 2025 6 min read

AI-generated deepfake videos of celebrities and executives are being used to promote fake crypto giveaways and investment schemes. Learn how to spot synthetic media and protect your assets.

Blockchain Tracing
Technology

How Blockchain Tracing Actually Works

March 8, 2025 8 min read

A deep dive into the tools and techniques our forensic team uses to follow stolen crypto across mixers, bridges, and exchanges — including real case examples.

FBI Report
Report

FBI 2025 Crypto Crime Report Analysis

March 1, 2025 5 min read

Key takeaways from the FBI's latest annual report: $12.5B lost to crypto fraud in 2024, a 45% increase. We break down the most targeted demographics and emerging scam types.

Hardware Wallet Security
Security Guide

How to Safely Store Your Crypto

February 20, 2025 7 min read

Best practices for using hardware wallets, avoiding seed phrase leaks, and recognizing phishing attempts that target self-custody users.

DeFi Security
DeFi

DeFi Security: Top 5 Vulnerabilities in 2025

February 12, 2025 9 min read

From oracle manipulation to reentrancy attacks, we analyze the most common smart contract vulnerabilities that led to over $800M in losses this year.

NFT Scams
NFT

How to Spot Fake NFT Collections

February 5, 2025 6 min read

Scammers are creating counterfeit NFT projects with stolen art and fake minting websites. Learn the red flags before connecting your wallet.

Social Engineering
Social Engineering

Inside a SIM Swap Attack: A Victim's Story

January 28, 2025 8 min read

We interview a victim who lost $500k to a SIM swap attack and explain how our team traced the funds across multiple exchanges to recover 70% of the assets.

Recovery Success
Success Story

What Determines Recovery Success?

January 20, 2025 10 min read

Data-driven analysis of 500+ cases: factors like speed of reporting, exchange cooperation, and jurisdiction significantly impact recovery rates.

Regulation
Regulation

New US Crypto Anti-Fraud Legislation

January 15, 2025 5 min read

The proposed "Crypto Asset National Security Enhancement Act" would give law enforcement more power to freeze wallets linked to foreign scammers. What it means for victims.

Recovery Process
Guide

What to Do Immediately After a Crypto Scam

January 8, 2025 7 min read

Step-by-step guide: preserving evidence, reporting to authorities, contacting exchanges, and when to hire a recovery firm. Time is critical.

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