Recovering Stolen Cryptocurrency – Quick Guide
Losing cryptocurrency is painful, but acting quickly can improve your chances of recovery.
1. Collect Evidence
Gather all transaction details immediately. Save transaction IDs (TXIDs), wallet addresses, screenshots, dates, and amounts involved. This information is crucial for investigators and exchanges.
2. Contact Exchange or Wallet Provider
Report the incident through the official support channels of the exchange or wallet you used. Provide the evidence collected so the platform can flag or freeze suspicious funds if possible.
3. Report to Authorities
File a report with the appropriate authorities:
FBI IC3 (U.S.)
Europol (Europe)
Local police or Interpol if outside these regions
You can also submit details via:
4. Track the Funds
Use blockchain explorers to monitor stolen assets:
Etherscan for Ethereum (ETH)
Tronscan for USDT on TRON
Blockchain.com for Bitcoin (BTC)
Tracking may help investigators follow the trail.
5. Avoid Recovery Scams
Scammers often target victims a second time. Avoid anyone promising "guaranteed recovery," asking for upfront fees, or requesting your wallet seed phrase or private keys. No legitimate service will ever need these.
6. Strengthen Future Security
To protect against future losses:
Use hardware wallets for safe storage.
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).
Only use official websites (bookmark them).
Never share private keys or recovery phrases with anyone.
While recovery is difficult, reporting quickly and improving your security practices gives you the best chance to protect your assets and possibly recover lost funds.
Report scams or suspicious activity here: