Victim guidance
After a crypto scam, the details are the evidence.
What the FBI asks victims to record and report — and why speed matters.
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Understand blockchain records. Examine evidence carefully. Be clear about the limits.
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CRTrace editorial · 23.10.2026
Scam prevention
Nobody legitimate needs your seed phrase.
Why the recovery phrase is the wallet itself — and the requests that should end a conversation.
Read articleBlockchain fundamentals
A transaction hash is a reference. Not the whole story.
What an on-chain record can establish—and the questions it leaves unanswered.
Read articleInvestigation methods
An address is not a person.
Why address labels and transaction patterns need supporting evidence.
Read articleEvidence practice
Good evidence keeps its context.
Preserve original records, document handling and protect sensitive material.
Read articleEducational reading, not legal or financial advice.