„Blockchain employee“ on the phone: Why this call is technically impossible
Calls from alleged blockchain employees follow a fixed pattern. We explain the technology, the scam, and the forensic steps relevant for those affected.
Recovery scam after investment fraud: When the second scam arrives faster than help
After the scam, someone contacts you claiming to have found your money. This is now the most dangerous moment. Why the second scam often follows just days after the first, how to recognize it, and what you should do before paying anything.
Confiscation of cryptocurrencies under Sections 73 et seq. of the German Criminal Code: Asset forfeiture that holds up in court
Confiscation of cryptocurrency: Compensation, asset freeze, emergency sale, and forensic evidence that holds up in court. For investigators and defense.
Cryptocurrency in insolvency proceedings: How insolvency administrators track down and liquidate hidden wallets
Cryptocurrencies are generally part of the insolvency estate – but hidden wallets often remain undiscovered without technical analysis. This article shows how insolvency administrators can use crypto forensics, blockchain analysis, and address clustering to track down, secure, and legally liquidate undisclosed holdings for the benefit of creditors.
From fraud victim to suspect: When investment fraud becomes a money laundering case
Anyone who has been defrauded in an investment expects financial loss, not legal proceedings against themselves. As an unwitting financial agent, the victim quickly becomes the accused: account freezing under the Money Laundering Act, charges of money laundering under Section 261 of the German Criminal Code, and civil liability. We demonstrate the escalation process and the forensic levers available for client representation.
Warning about finanzforensik.com – identity theft at the expense of Finanz Forensik GmbH
Finanz Forensik GmbH warns against the website finanzforensik.com. According to confirmed information, there is no business, organizational, or legal connection to the official Finanz Forensik GmbH. This article explains how those affected can identify the genuine website, what warning signs to look out for, and what to do if they have already been contacted.
Dust Attack in Blockchain Forensics: When a Single Satoshi Becomes an Attribution Risk
False names, shell companies, and virtual addresses no longer mean that fraudsters remain undetected. Professional OSINT investigations combine publicly available information with blockchain forensics and technical analysis to uncover criminal networks. Learn how open source intelligence helps lawyers, businesses, and law enforcement agencies solve fraud cases.
Did your money flow through OpenPayd Malta? Here's what victims of fraud should know now.
Why the payment service provider OpenPayd is particularly relevant from a forensic perspective in the background of many investment fraud cases – and what those affected should do now.
Not all USDT is created equal: How scammers deceive with worthless fake tokens
Instead of forged transfer confirmations, perpetrators today use genuine blockchain transactions: They create their own tokens with names like USDT, USDC, or ETH and transfer them to the victim's wallet. We show why only the smart contract address matters and what features a forensic examination reveals.
Fraud victims as involuntary money launderers: The situation from a forensic and legal perspective
False names, shell companies, and virtual addresses no longer mean that fraudsters remain undetected. Professional OSINT investigations combine publicly available information with blockchain forensics and technical analysis to uncover criminal networks. Learn how open source intelligence helps lawyers, businesses, and law enforcement agencies solve fraud cases.