Cryptocurrency recovery counsel
Lawyers for cryptocurrency fraud and theft cases.
Phishing scams, pig butchering, fake exchanges, romance fraud, SIM swap theft, ransomware transfers. We investigate, preserve evidence, and pursue lawful recovery where possible.
- We never ask for a seed phrase, private key, or remote desktop access.
- No win, no fee. You pay 12.5% only after recovered funds reach your bank.
- A specialist reviews what you send. There is no obligation to proceed.
The Problem
Cryptocurrency fraud steals billions annually.
Scammers exploit the irreversible nature of blockchain transactions. Once funds leave your control, traditional banking protections do not apply. But legal recovery is possible where evidence exists and jurisdictional paths remain open.
Common fraud schemes we handle
- Phishing and impersonation: Fake support emails, fraudulent websites mimicking legitimate exchanges, social engineering attacks designed to steal credentials or prompt transfers.
- Pig butchering (sha zhu sha): Extended romantic or investment relationships built on messaging platforms, culminating in directing victims to fake trading platforms where funds disappear.
- Fake exchanges and rug pulls: Platforms that appear legitimate until developers withdraw all liquidity, leaving investors with worthless tokens and no recourse.
- Romance scams with cryptocurrency: Relationships developed online with the ultimate goal of extracting cryptocurrency under various pretexts.
- SIM swap theft: Criminals compromise your mobile number to bypass two-factor authentication, then drain wallets or access exchange accounts.
- Ransomware transfers: Victims are forced to send cryptocurrency under threat of data exposure or system destruction.
Why recovery is difficult
Fraudsters deliberately structure transactions to avoid detection. Funds often move through multiple mixing services, privacy coins, and decentralized exchanges before reaching identifiable custodians. By the time victims report theft, cryptocurrency may have been laundered beyond practical tracing.
However, some transfers end at centralized exchanges subject to legal process. Others involve identifiable entities already facing regulatory action or prior lawsuits. These circumstances create recovery opportunities that do not exist in every case.
No win, no fee basis
RVK Recovery only gets paid when you recover funds. Our standard fee is 12.5% of amounts deposited into your bank account after successful recovery. We never require upfront payments, retainers, or cryptocurrency fees to begin our work.
The Solution
How crypto fraud recovery counsel works.
We do not promise recovery. We investigate whether legal pathways exist, preserve evidence for potential litigation, and pursue court orders where practical circumstances support action.
You submit your case details
Share what you can without compromising wallet security. Never send seed phrases, private keys, two-factor codes, or grant remote access to devices. Our intake form collects essential information: transaction records, platform details, communication evidence, and amounts involved.
A specialist reviews the file
We analyze transaction trails to identify where funds may have landed. We research whether the fraudulent entity faces existing legal action, regulatory investigations, or prior lawsuits that could accelerate recovery. We assess jurisdictional viability and evidence quality.
You receive a written assessment
If recovery appears practical, we outline the legal strategy and next steps. If no viable path exists, we state this clearly without false hope. Some fraud cases involve entities already being pursued by others; in these situations, joining existing litigation may be faster than initiating new proceedings.
Beyond recovery: broader crypto legal services
While fraud recovery is our primary focus, RVK Recovery counsels on additional cryptocurrency legal matters including commercial disputes over digital assets, stablecoin regulatory compliance questions, crypto loan enforcement and defense, inheritance planning for digital holdings, and business structuring for cryptocurrency enterprises. Our practice reflects the full spectrum of legal issues arising from blockchain technology adoption.
The Process
What evidence helps your case.
The quality and completeness of documentation significantly impact recovery feasibility. Here is what strengthens a crypto fraud claim:
Transaction records
Exchange withdrawal confirmations with transaction hashes (TXIDs), blockchain explorers showing fund movement, wallet addresses involved in the transfer. These establish the factual basis of what occurred.
Communication evidence
Email threads with fraudulent platforms or scammers, screenshots of chat conversations on messaging apps, recordings if legally obtained, website URLs of fake exchanges used. These demonstrate intent and the mechanism of fraud.
Platform documentation
Screenshots showing the fraudulent interface, registration details you provided, any withdrawal attempts blocked by the platform, customer support responses (or lack thereof). These establish the entity responsible.
Law enforcement involvement
Police report numbers, cybercrime bureau filings, regulatory authority complaints. While not required to engage our counsel, these documents can strengthen your position and may indicate authorities are already investigating.
What we never require
RVK Recovery will never ask for:
- Your seed phrase or recovery phrases
- Your private keys
- Remote desktop access (AnyDesk, TeamViewer, Chrome Remote Desktop)
- Upfront fees or retainers
- Cryptocurrency payments of any kind
Anti-money laundering compliance
We comply with international anti-money laundering regulations. This means we must verify you are the legitimate victim of the specific case described. We review transaction records and documentation to confirm your identity as the account holder or rightful owner affected by fraud. This verification happens after initial case assessment, not before determining whether an open case exists against the entity that defrauded you.
Other cryptocurrency legal matters we handle
While fraud recovery drives our practice, RVK Recovery provides counsel across the full spectrum of cryptocurrency legal issues:
Custodial disputes and exchange lockouts
Accounts frozen by legitimate exchanges due to suspicious activity flags, forgotten passwords on hosted wallets, unaccounted balances, or institutional decisions that block access to your own funds. We document these disputes without impersonating you or attempting to bypass security controls.
Estate succession and inheritance
Executors, administrators, and heirs facing incomplete records for deceased estates containing cryptocurrency. We assist with lawful recovery and transfer of digital assets through probate processes where applicable.
Lost access and wallet recovery
Cryptocurrency that exists but cannot be accessed due to lost credentials, incomplete seed phrase records, device loss, or accidental transfers to wrong addresses. We review existing documentation and devices without requesting private keys.
Commercial cryptocurrency disputes
Business-related matters including crypto loan enforcement and defense, smart contract dispute resolution, digital asset division in commercial arrangements, stablecoin regulatory compliance questions, and cryptocurrency enterprise structuring advice.
Our practice reflects the reality that blockchain technology creates legal issues across multiple domains beyond fraud recovery. We counsel on each with the same rigorous approach to evidence assessment and jurisdictional analysis.
Frequently asked questions about crypto fraud recovery
Can cryptocurrency stolen in a fraud case be recovered?
Recovery depends on specific circumstances including whether funds can be traced to an exchange or identifiable entity, the quality of available evidence, jurisdictional factors, and timing. Our counsel reviews your case documents to determine practical recovery options without guaranteeing outcomes.
What types of crypto fraud do you handle?
We specialize in phishing scams, pig butchering (romance investment fraud), fake exchanges and trading platforms, romance scams involving cryptocurrency, SIM swap theft, ransomware-related transfers, rug pulls, and unauthorised account takeovers.
Do you guarantee recovery of stolen cryptocurrency?
No. RVK Recovery does not guarantee recovery outcomes. Cryptocurrency fraud cases vary significantly in complexity and recoverability. We operate on a no win, no fee basis because we only get paid if funds are successfully recovered and deposited into your bank account.
How much does crypto fraud recovery cost?
RVK Recovery charges 12.5% of recovered funds only after they reach your bank account. We never require upfront fees, retainers, or cryptocurrency payments to begin our work.
What evidence should I prepare for a crypto fraud case?
Helpful documents include transaction records with TXIDs, email correspondence with scammers or fake platforms, screenshots of the fraudulent platform or chat conversations, wallet addresses involved, police report numbers if filed, and any identification details about the entity you were defrauded by.
Can you help with pig butchering scams?
Yes. Pig butchering (sha zhu sha) involves romantic or investment relationships used to gain trust before directing victims to fake trading platforms. We review evidence of these schemes and assess whether legal recovery paths exist.
Do you work internationally?
RVK Recovery serves clients worldwide. However, due to international regulatory requirements, we cannot accept cases from citizens or permanent residents of the United States, Germany, Italy, or France.
How quickly can you start investigating my case?
After submitting your initial review request, a specialist reviews your submitted information. Where evidence is clear and jurisdictional paths exist, investigation may begin promptly. We communicate all conclusions in writing.
What if the scammers already moved funds through mixing services?
This complicates recovery significantly. Mixing services are designed to obscure transaction trails. However, we still assess whether any identifiable endpoints exist, whether law enforcement is already pursuing the case, or whether joining existing litigation against known entities might be practical.
Can you help if I was defrauded on a legitimate exchange?
If a licensed exchange froze your account or lost your funds through their own error, this becomes a custodial dispute rather than fraud. We handle these cases differently, focusing on documented disputes with the institution rather than criminal recovery paths.
What if I already reported to police?
This is helpful but does not guarantee recovery. Police reports establish that you are a victim, but law enforcement resources are limited and they cannot promise outcomes. Our independent legal assessment examines whether additional civil or commercial pathways exist alongside criminal proceedings.
Is there a time limit for reporting crypto fraud?
Statutes of limitations vary by jurisdiction and can range from one to six years. However, recovery becomes more difficult over time as funds move through multiple transactions. Early assessment improves your chances regardless of legal deadlines.
What if the fraudulent platform is overseas?
This adds complexity but does not automatically preclude recovery. We assess whether the entity has assets in jurisdictions where legal process can be executed, whether international treaties apply, or whether existing litigation by others might create opportunities.
Cryptocurrency fraud victims face a difficult situation. Scammers deliberately design their operations to avoid detection and recovery. Many victims feel powerless after losing funds they cannot trace.
RVK Recovery provides independent legal assessment without upfront costs or guarantees. We examine whether practical recovery paths exist based on your specific evidence, the identity of the fraudulent entity, and jurisdictional realities.
No win, no fee commitment
We only get paid when you recover funds. Our standard fee is 12.5% of amounts deposited into your bank account after successful recovery. This aligns our interests with yours and ensures we share the risk.
We never ask for seed phrases, private keys, or remote access. We comply with anti-money laundering regulations by verifying victim identity after initial assessment. And we operate worldwide except for citizens or permanent residents of the United States, Germany, Italy, and France.
Check if an open case already exists
Sometimes fake exchanges, fraudulent platforms, or scam operations belong to individuals or groups already being sued in court orders. In these situations, recovering funds can be faster than initiating new litigation from scratch.
Your cryptocurrency may be recoverable even if you feel it is lost forever. Let us assess whether legal pathways exist without any cost or commitment on your part.