Protect yourself from recovery room scams and fraudulent services. Learn how to identify legitimate recovery services and avoid becoming a victim twice.
After losing money to cryptocurrency fraud, many victims are targeted by "recovery room scams" or "advance fee fraud"—fraudulent services that promise to recover stolen funds but are actually secondary scams designed to steal more money. This page will help you identify legitimate services and avoid becoming a victim again.
A "recovery room scam" (also called advance fee fraud) occurs when scammers pose as legitimate recovery services, lawyers, or government agents claiming they can recover your stolen cryptocurrency. These fraudsters often:
These scams are devastating because they exploit vulnerable victims who are desperate to recover their losses.
Be extremely cautious if a "recovery service" exhibits any of these warning signs:
Legitimate recovery services typically work on contingency or success-based fees. If someone demands thousands of dollars upfront before starting work, it's likely a scam.
No legitimate service can guarantee complete recovery. Cryptocurrency recovery depends on many factors including timing, exchange cooperation, and jurisdictional issues.
Scammers often reach out via WhatsApp, Telegram, email, or social media claiming they can help. Legitimate companies don't cold-call fraud victims.
NEVER share your private keys, seed phrases, or wallet passwords with anyone. Legitimate forensic services only need public wallet addresses and transaction hashes.
Claims like "act now or lose your chance" or "limited time offer" are manipulation tactics. Legitimate services don't pressure you into immediate decisions.
Scammers often request payment in Bitcoin, USDT, or gift cards because these transactions are irreversible. Legitimate businesses accept traditional payment methods.
Fake services use generic email addresses, hide their location, and can't provide verifiable credentials. Check for real business addresses, phone numbers, and professional profiles.
Scammers often claim to have "insider connections" or "special access" to exchanges, FBI, or Interpol. While legitimate firms do work with these entities, they don't brag about secret relationships.
Check domain registration dates using WHOIS lookup. Scam sites are often created recently and abandoned after collecting payments. Look for professional websites with detailed information.
A common tactic is to request "tax fees," "processing fees," or "insurance" after initial payment. They keep inventing new fees until you stop paying.
Legitimate cryptocurrency recovery services typically exhibit these characteristics:
Only charges fees when assets are successfully recovered, or requires minimal consultation fees with transparent pricing.
Honest about success rates, recovery timelines, and factors that affect outcomes. Doesn't make unrealistic promises.
Physical address, phone number, professional website, business registration, and online presence that can be verified.
Only requests public wallet addresses, transaction hashes, and evidence of fraud—never private keys or seed phrases.
Uses professional email addresses (not Gmail/Yahoo), provides written contracts, and maintains clear documentation.
Clearly explains the recovery process, what they can and cannot do, and keeps you informed throughout.
We want to be transparent about how we differ from recovery room scams:
If you've been scammed and are seeking recovery assistance:
If you've fallen victim to a recovery room scam:
Use these resources to verify the legitimacy of recovery services:
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CyberEdge Intelligence
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Phone: +1 779 224 4893
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Address: 501 E. Las Olas Blvd., Miami, FL
We understand that victims of cryptocurrency fraud are in an extremely vulnerable position. Many have lost their life savings and are desperate for help. This vulnerability makes victims prime targets for recovery room scams. Our mission is not only to recover stolen assets but also to educate victims about secondary scams and operate with complete transparency and integrity. We will never exploit your situation for financial gain. If we can't help you, we'll tell you honestly and point you toward legitimate resources.