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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Stronghold Mergers & Acquisition Regulatory Board: case file from our team
The Cryptoblackbird investigations desk logs operators that behave like investment fraud rather than legitimate brokerages. Stronghold Mergers & Acquisition Regulatory Board fits that pattern. What follows is our case summary and the recovery path we recommend.Why Stronghold Mergers…
Read the full case fileCrypneteasy — on the Cryptoblackbird Watchlist
If you searched for Crypneteasy you likely want a straight answer about whether it is safe. Based on the evidence our analysts have gathered, Crypneteasy is a platform to avoid — and if you have already deposited, this…
Read the full case fileCase file: QUANTX LTD
QUANTX LTD 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 fileVibe InvestLIMITED/ Vibe Invest (clone of FCA authorised firm) — on the Cryptoblackbird Watchlist
Vibe InvestLIMITED/ Vibe Invest (clone of FCA authorised firm) 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…
Read the full case fileHeptagon Investments – Clone — on the Cryptoblackbird Watchlist
If you searched for Heptagon Investments – Clone you likely want a straight answer about whether it is safe. Based on the evidence our analysts have gathered, Heptagon Investments – Clone is a platform to avoid — and…
Read the full case fileKredas Services — on the Cryptoblackbird Watchlist
Kredas Services 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 file.Reported activityKredas Services…
Read the full case fileCase file: FMA warns about suspected scam
If you searched for FMA warns about suspected scam you likely want a straight answer about whether it is safe. Based on the evidence our analysts have gathered, FMA warns about suspected scam is a platform to avoid…
Read the full case fileWatchlist entry · NatWest Markets NV (Dublin) (Clone)
The Cryptoblackbird investigations desk logs operators that behave like investment fraud rather than legitimate brokerages. NatWest Markets NV (Dublin) (Clone) fits that pattern. What follows is our case summary and the recovery path we recommend.What the record showsNatWest…
Read the full case fileWatchlist entry · Global Tech Holdings
Cryptoblackbird tracks brokers and platforms that surface on regulator warning lists and in victim reports. Global Tech Holdings is one of them. Below is our review of the operator and guidance for recovering money already paid in.The concern…
Read the full case fileCase file: FX SIGNALS PRO
FX SIGNALS PRO 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…
Read the full case fileWatchlist entry · Max Wells Bank
The Cryptoblackbird investigations desk logs operators that behave like investment fraud rather than legitimate brokerages. Max Wells Bank fits that pattern. What follows is our case summary and the recovery path we recommend.The concern in briefMax Wells Bank…
Read the full case fileCase file: HOUNAX
HOUNAX 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 file.What the record showsHOUNAX…
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