If you suspect an active attack on your business, call our emergency hotline at: 612-399-9680
If you suspect an active attack on your business, call our emergency hotline at: 612-399-9680
INDUSTRY: cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Pig-Butchering Scheme Forensics & Recovery
Service: Cryptocurrency Security
$2 Million +
In fraudulent transfers analyzed
<48 Hours
Time to initial forensic report
Forensics
Collected to be used in a court of law
THE STORY
An individual fell victim to a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam, ultimately losing a significant sum through a series of fraudulent transactions. Unsure of where the funds had gone or how to respond, they sought expert help to understand the situation and take meaningful action.
Our team provided specialized blockchain forensic support, helping trace the activity, document the findings, and engage the appropriate authorities. The result was a clear path forward in an otherwise overwhelming situation, offering both clarity and hope for potential recovery of the original funds.
Challenges
The victim was targeted in a pig-butchering scam. Over time, they were manipulated into transferring funds to wallets they believed were tied to legitimate investments. When suspicions arose, the victim had no visibility into where the money had gone or how to take action. They needed expert blockchain forensic support to analyze the transactions, identify responsible wallets, and provide evidence to law enforcement and relevant platforms.
SOLUTIONS
Our team delivered a full-chain analysis, tracing the flow of assets from the victim’s wallet through a network of intermediary addresses to a major crypto exchange. We produced a comprehensive transaction report and worked directly to connect federal law enforcement and compliance teams at the exchange to help initiate fund freezing procedures and assist in the ongoing investigation.
- Detailed Transaction Evidence
- Cooperation with Investigators
- Increased Likelihood of Funds Recovery
Benefits & outcomes
1.
Actionable Intelligence
- Full transaction history and address attribution gathered in less than 2 days
- Evidence packages suitable for legal and law enforcement use
2.
Expert Coordination
- Direct engagement with cybercrime units
- Exchange-specific guidance and communication
3.
Victim Advocacy & Preparedness
- Assisted in filing reports with FBI and relevant agencies
- Educated client and their counsel on crypto fraud tactics and future protection
About Blue Team Alpha
Blue Team Alpha is a veteran-owned, comprehensive cybersecurity force on a mission to secure and defend America’s critical infrastructure.
We offer advisory, offensive and technical services with deep roots and a specialty in incident management.
- Over 50 security certifications
- Talent hand-selected from NSA, CIA, DoD, & more
- Decades of industry experience
- Recover systems 80% faster than average
- Experience in all 16 critical infrastructure sectors
Get the Help You Need. Fast.
Our clients can typically resume normal business operations in an average of just 4 days
