Crypto• 5 min read
Bitcoin Recovery Scams: Why That 'Crypto Recovery Agent' Is the Same Scammer
Lost crypto is almost never recoverable. Anyone telling you otherwise is the second wave of the same scam.
They DM you first
Often weeks after the original loss. They have your details because the first scammer sold them.
'Blockchain forensics' jargon
Real forensics firms (Chainalysis, TRM Labs) do not work with retail consumers.
Upfront 'unlock fee'
Then a 'gas fee'. Then a 'court fee'. Forever.
Fake government endorsement
Forged FBI / Interpol letters are common.
The bottom line
Before sending anything to a 'recovery agent', forward their messages to ScamGuard on WhatsApp.