Crypto fraud takes various forms and usually involves crimes that are not exclusive to cryptocurrencies. Instead, perpetrators take advantage of the characteristics of cryptocurrencies. For victims, the question often arises of how to deal with the loss and what they can do to better arm themselves.
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In this article, we would like to present ways where victims of a crypto scam can share their experiences and how to get help.
Where can I get help as a victim?
It is recommended to contact the police in case of a crime. They can check the victim's statement and provide information on whether it is a crime and, if necessary, also directly file a criminal report.
The problem that victims of fraud often encounter is that they have little or no understanding of the technology. This makes it difficult for them to give the authorities comprehensive information about what happened to them. This also automatically reduces the chances of success, because the police ultimately only have the statement of the victim and in some cases perhaps some documents or data that support the case.
Crypto-Tracing kann Opfern eine große Hilfe sein, weil wir die Spuren sichern, welche die Täter hinterlassen und sie sogar verfolgen. Optional bieten wir die Hilfe von einem spezialisierten Anwalt an, der dann die Strafanzeige formuliert oder sie ergänzt, falls sie bereits gestellt wurde. In manchen Fällen ist sie sogar unabdingbar, weil den zuständigen Polizeibehörden schlicht die Expertise im Bereich der Blockchain-Forensik fehlt.
Where can victims exchange information?
Another aspect is coming to terms with what has been experienced. It is often the case that exchange between victims can be very helpful. Together, people benefit from experience in dealing with crimes and can support each other along the way.
Victims often wonder how long the proceedings will take, whether they have a chance of success, and how they should discuss the loss with their partner or family. In other cases, it is about deep-seated problems that have been triggered by the fraud offense. Romance Scam should be mentioned in particular, in which the perpetrators establish a close personal relationship to exploit the victim.
The feeling of shame prevails for many victims, which can cause great insecurity for the rest of their lives. Exchange with others who have gone through the same thing is often helpful. After all, the aim here is not only to ensure criminal prosecution, but also to grow in the personal sphere. Anyone who has once been taken advantage of by someone with whom they have built a close emotional bond must first regain trust in others.
Here are some places to find help that are suitable and recognized for victims of various crimes:
- RSB forum: Find advice and help when it comes specifically to Romance Scam. The forum is primarily suitable for German-speaking users.
- Coinforum: This forum is very well known in the German scene. Especially technical questions or questions about the quality of an investment can be easily asked here and will be answered by the community.
Please note that the list is not complete and that even in forums and chats you should always be careful what information you reveal. Scammer could try to contact you can there. Therefore, one should be careful especially with private messages that are not public.
I am a scam victim; how do I contact Crypto-Tracing?
The best way is to fill out our contact form and briefly describe your case. We will contact you immediately and clarify the further procedure with you.
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