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Clear guidance for the hours after a crypto scam.
40 long-form guides across eight markets. Each separates urgent steps from reporting duties, explains what official registers can and cannot tell you, and avoids promising any recovery.
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NO Norway / Scam prevention
A caller says your crypto must move to a safe account: Norway warning signs
Understand the dangers of 'safe account' scams in Norway and why you should never follow caller instructions involving your BankID or funds.
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SE Sweden / Scam prevention
A crypto dashboard shows profits but withdrawals fail: a Swedish checklist
Dashboard showing high crypto profits but withdrawals failing? Learn the signs of investment fraud and how to properly verify your crypto transactions.
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CA Canada / Wallet security
A crypto wallet was drained without sharing a seed phrase: token approvals
Understand why your wallet might be drained even without sharing your seed phrase. Learn about token approvals and how to revoke them to secure your funds.
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NZ New Zealand / Scam prevention
A friend recommended a crypto investment: checking for hacked accounts
Recognize the signs of social media impersonation and hacked accounts in crypto scams. Verify recommendations through independent channels before investing.
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AU Australia / Wallet security
After a crypto scammer used remote access: an Australian security checklist
A comprehensive security checklist for Australians after remote access scams: secure devices, protect identity, and prevent further financial compromise.
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AU Australia / Scam prevention
An Australian crypto platform demands fees before withdrawal: what now?
Learn to identify fake crypto platform withdrawal fees, common scam red flags, and the importance of avoiding further payments to unlock balances.
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SE Sweden / Scam prevention
An unsolicited crypto investment call in Sweden: what to verify
Received an unexpected crypto investment call? Learn how to verify callers, avoid remote access scams, and protect yourself from sophisticated phone fraud.
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NZ New Zealand / Scam prevention
Asked to pay a crypto recovery fee in New Zealand? Verify first
Learn to identify and avoid recovery fee scams. Understand why legitimate recovery services are rare and why paying fees usually leads to further losses.
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AT Austria / Recovery limits
Bank recall or card dispute after crypto fraud in Austria: what to ask
Understand the limitations of bank recalls and card disputes after crypto-asset fraud and learn what steps to take when contacting your bank in Austria.
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EU Europe / Verification
Blockchain tracing is not the same as recovering stolen cryptocurrency
Explaining the technical limits of blockchain analysis and why identifying a wallet address does not equate to the legal or technical recovery of funds.
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AU Australia / Consumer rights
Can an Australian bank reverse money used in a crypto scam?
Understanding if Australian banks can reverse fiat payments sent to crypto scams and why blockchain transactions remain irreversible.
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EU Europe / Scam prevention
Can stolen stablecoins be frozen? Limits, evidence and recovery scams
Understanding stablecoin freezing: how issuers handle law enforcement requests, why freezing is not a refund, and how to avoid recovery scams.
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MT Malta / Verification
Checking a crypto firm's Malta licence claim against official registers
Don't trust certificates at face value. Learn how to verify if a crypto firm is licensed by the MFSA using their official Financial Services Register.
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NO Norway / Verification
Checking a crypto investment offer with Norway's Finanstilsynet
Learn how to verify the legitimacy of crypto investment offers in Norway using Finanstilsynet's official registries and market warning tools.
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SE Sweden / Reporting
Crypto investment fraud in Sweden: bank, police and FI reporting roles
Learn the official steps for reporting crypto investment fraud in Sweden. Contact your bank, the police at 114 14, and notify FI to help prevent future scams.
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EU Europe / Wallet security
Crypto sent to the wrong address or network: what to check before paying help
What to do if you have sent funds to an incorrect address or the wrong blockchain network and how to evaluate your next steps safely.
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NO Norway / Scam prevention
Crypto withdrawal blocked by a tax or release fee in Norway
Struggling with 'withdrawal fees' or 'taxes' on your crypto? Learn why legitimate platforms do not demand extra fees to release your funds.
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NZ New Zealand / Verification
Crypto-loss evidence checklist for a New Zealand police report
Prepare a detailed, organized record of your crypto loss for law enforcement. Learn how to log transactions, timeframes, and communications properly.
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AT Austria / Scam prevention
Deepfake crypto investment adverts in Austria: verification beyond the video
Learn to identify deepfake investment ads in Austria by verifying providers independently and avoiding the traps set by social media 'finfluencers'.
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NZ New Zealand / Verification
Does FSPR registration make a crypto platform safe in New Zealand?
Understanding the limits of FSPR registration: why listing on a New Zealand register does not equate to licensing, regulation, or a guarantee of platform safety.
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CA Canada / Recovery limits
How to assess a crypto recovery offer in Canada without sharing wallet secrets
Learn to assess recovery offers critically. Avoid sharing wallet secrets and understand the limitations of recovery services in the Canadian context.
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AU Australia / Scam prevention
How to check a celebrity crypto advert before sending money
Learn to identify fake celebrity crypto endorsements in Australia and verify information using Moneysmart to avoid falling for social media ad scams.
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AT Austria / Verification
How to check a crypto provider's FMA authorisation in Austria
Learn how to verify if a crypto provider is authorized in Austria using the FMA's official database and public administration resources.
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CA Canada / Verification
How to check crypto investment registration in Canada
Learn how to verify the registration of crypto investment platforms using Canadian official tools to avoid fraudulent sites and unregistered firms.
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NZ New Zealand / Reporting
How to report a crypto investment scam in New Zealand
A guide for New Zealanders on reporting cryptocurrency investment fraud, coordinating with banks, police, and the FMA to document your losses securely.
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SE Sweden / Recovery limits
Lost wallet access or crypto theft? How to tell the difference in Sweden
Can't access your crypto? Learn to distinguish between lost recovery phrases and wallet theft. Know your reporting options in Sweden.
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MT Malta / Scam prevention
MFSA crypto compensation adverts: why Malta's recovery-scam warning matters
Learn why online ads for MFSA crypto compensation programs are scams and how to protect yourself from fake recovery services using official Maltese guidance.
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MT Malta / Verification
MFSA, police or the financial arbiter: routing a crypto complaint in Malta
Confused about how to file a crypto complaint in Malta? Learn which authority handles reports, disputes, and crimes to ensure your issue is directed correctly.
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MT Malta / Scam prevention
MiCA wallet migration messages in Malta: verify before transferring crypto
Don't fall for MiCA-related phishing. Learn how to identify fake crypto-migration scams and protect your assets during regulatory changes in Malta.
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AT Austria / Reporting
Preparing a crypto fraud police report in Austria
Learn how to prepare a comprehensive police report for crypto fraud in Austria, including essential evidence collection and the role of law enforcement.
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NO Norway / Wallet security
Remote access, BankID and crypto investing: a Norway safety checklist
Never allow remote access to your devices when discussing investments. Protect your BankID and learn safe crypto management practices in Norway.
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NO Norway / Scam prevention
Reporting an overseas crypto investment scam from Norway
Learn the official channels to report suspected crypto investment fraud in Norway and the limitations of regulatory oversight for international scams.
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EU Europe / Recovery limits
Reporting cross-border crypto fraud in Europe: start with national police
A guide for European residents on reporting crypto-asset fraud: why your local police agency is the essential first step for any investigation.
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CA Canada / Reporting
Reporting cryptocurrency fraud to Canadian police and the CAFC
Understand the correct procedure for reporting cryptocurrency fraud to local police and the CAFC to help with investigations and future prevention.
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CA Canada / Scam prevention
Romance and crypto investment fraud in Canada: separating trust from evidence
Understand how social manipulation and fake crypto platforms are used in Canadian romance scams and how to protect your assets from these tactics.
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AU Australia / Reporting
Scamwatch, ReportCyber or ASIC: where to report crypto fraud
Understand the distinct roles of Scamwatch, ReportCyber, and ASIC when reporting crypto fraud to ensure your report reaches the correct authority.
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MT Malta / Scam prevention
Shared identity documents with a crypto scam in Malta? Reduce further harm
Accidentally shared ID with a crypto scam? Learn immediate steps to mitigate identity theft risk and prevent further misuse in Malta.
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SE Sweden / Wallet security
Used BankID during a suspected crypto scam in Sweden? Act safely
If you used BankID during a suspected crypto scam, contact your bank and the police immediately. Learn how to secure your digital identity and prevent further loss.
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EU Europe / Consumer rights
What MiCA protects—and what it does not guarantee after a crypto loss
Understanding MiCA: How the new EU framework applies to crypto assets, consumer risks, and the clear distinction between regulation and recovery guarantees.
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AT Austria / Scam prevention
WhatsApp crypto investment groups in Austria: the FMA's warning signs
Learn to identify and avoid investment fraud in WhatsApp and Telegram groups by recognizing key FMA warning signals and understanding common social media tactics.
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Boundaries. These guides explain public reporting routes and verification habits. They are not legal, financial or tax advice, they do not assess any individual case, and nothing here guarantees that funds can be traced or recovered.