Case files from the desk.
Every published case file. Read the full investigation behind each scam-broker entry on our watchlist — written by the lead investigator on the case.
Recovery briefings from the operations desk
How We Got 84% Back From a Frozen “CFD” Account in Nine Days
A Houston engineer was locked out of a fake CFD platform, Wealth Complex, after a phantom balance hit five figures. We traced the BTC…
BRIEFINGA Telegram “Signal Group” Sent Her to FX Prime Pro. We Recovered 79%.
A Munich teacher followed a Telegram signal group onto FX Prime Pro and deposited EUR 38,000 in USDT. A 72-hour report let us freeze…
BRIEFINGThe “Portfolio Manager” Who Vanished: Recovering 71% Across Two Rails
A Leeds retiree was talked into a managed account on Apex Global Trades. We ran a bank recall and an on-chain trace in parallel…
BRIEFINGThe “AI Auto-Trading Bot” That Only Traded Deposits
A Perth tradesman put AUD 61,000 of ETH into Crypto Stallions Pro, an "AI bot" platform. We recovered an honest 47% once the Ponzi…
BRIEFINGThe First 72 Hours: A Recovery Flight Plan for Crypto-Scam Victims
A step-by-step recovery flight plan for the first 72 hours after a crypto scam: stop the bleed, capture evidence, trace the hops, and file…
BRIEFINGHe Refused the “Release Fee” and Got 88% Back Instead
A Calgary nurse hit a withdrawal-fee wall on Heptagon Investments. Because she refused to pay and reported fast, we froze CAD 38,700 across two…
BRIEFINGA Five-Month Romance, a Fake “Staking” Account, and What We Could Still Save
A Singapore professional lost $128,000 to a romance scam routed through Valeria Capital. A long con cools the trail — we recovered 33% of…
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THE TRADING ONE: case file from our team
The Cryptoblackbird investigations desk logs operators that behave like investment fraud rather than legitimate brokerages. THE TRADING ONE fits that pattern. What follows is our case summary and the recovery path we recommend.Reported activityTHE TRADING ONE has been…
Read the full case fileATLANTIC INVEST LTD — on the Cryptoblackbird Watchlist
If you searched for ATLANTIC INVEST LTD you likely want a straight answer about whether it is safe. Based on the evidence our analysts have gathered, ATLANTIC INVEST LTD is a platform to avoid — and if you…
Read the full case fileCase file: IGG Investing
IGG Investing has been added to the Cryptoblackbird Watchlist after our analysts logged behaviour consistent with a high-risk trading operation. The profile below sets out what we found, why the platform raised flags, and the steps available to…
Read the full case fileCase file: Best ISA for You
If you searched for Best ISA for You you likely want a straight answer about whether it is safe. Based on the evidence our analysts have gathered, Best ISA for You is a platform to avoid — and…
Read the full case fileBinexo — on the Cryptoblackbird Watchlist
If you searched for Binexo you likely want a straight answer about whether it is safe. Based on the evidence our analysts have gathered, Binexo is a platform to avoid — and if you have already deposited, this…
Read the full case fileWatchlist entry · natwest-services.com (clone of FCA Authorised Firm)
Our team opened a case file on natwest-services.com (clone of FCA Authorised Firm) following reports and warning-list entries that point to a fraudulent brokerage. This page summarises the concerns on record and what recovery options look like for…
Read the full case fileO’Coone, McCormack & Button Ltd. — on the Cryptoblackbird Watchlist
O'Coone, McCormack & Button Ltd. caught our team’s attention for a familiar reason: the operation shows the hallmarks of an unlicensed platform built to take deposits rather than return them. Here is what the Cryptoblackbird desk has on…
Read the full case fileCase file: Minor Group Incorporated
If you searched for Minor Group Incorporated you likely want a straight answer about whether it is safe. Based on the evidence our analysts have gathered, Minor Group Incorporated is a platform to avoid — and if you…
Read the full case fileBrookdale West Capital Management — on the Cryptoblackbird Watchlist
If you searched for Brookdale West Capital Management you likely want a straight answer about whether it is safe. Based on the evidence our analysts have gathered, Brookdale West Capital Management is a platform to avoid — and…
Read the full case fileWrap & Roll at OKJ Garden — on the Cryptoblackbird Watchlist
Wrap & Roll at OKJ Garden caught our team’s attention for a familiar reason: the operation shows the hallmarks of an unlicensed platform built to take deposits rather than return them. Here is what the Cryptoblackbird desk has…
Read the full case fileMerbok LIMITED BANK: case file from our team
The Cryptoblackbird investigations desk logs operators that behave like investment fraud rather than legitimate brokerages. Merbok LIMITED BANK fits that pattern. What follows is our case summary and the recovery path we recommend. Reported activity Merbok LIMITED BANK…
Read the full case fileCeltic Investments ICAV (Clone) — on the Cryptoblackbird Watchlist
Celtic Investments ICAV (Clone) has been added to the Cryptoblackbird Watchlist after our analysts logged behaviour consistent with a high-risk trading operation. The profile below sets out what we found, why the platform raised flags, and the steps…
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