First Steps

The Evidence That Strengthens a Crypto Recovery Case

Create a written timeline from first contact to your most recent transaction. Include platform names, usernames, wallet addresses, exchange accounts, dates, amounts, and promises made.

Keep original files where possible. Export chat logs, download transaction receipts, and retain email headers instead of relying only on cropped screenshots.

Do not alter transaction records or attempt to contact suspicious wallets directly. Preservation and documentation are usually more valuable than confrontation.