Each case is unique, both our legal and forensic teams will strive to complete your case in the minimum possible time. On average this process takes from 3 to 9 months.

We work with clients worldwide. Whether you’re based in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, or anywhere else, we have experience collaborating with international clients from a wide range of industries and backgrounds. Our team is well-versed in the unique challenges and opportunities that come with working across borders, and we are committed to providing exceptional service to all of our clients, no matter where they are located.

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We understand that cybersecurity and forensic investigations can be time-sensitive and urgent, and we want to make sure that the payment process doesn’t add any unnecessary delays.

A fraud investigation involves examining the circumstances of the suspected fraud, identifying the individuals or entities involved, tracing financial transactions and assets, analysing digital evidence, and establishing a documented timeline of events. The objective is to determine what happened, identify relevant parties, quantify losses and establish evidence that may support recovery or legal action.

A forensic investigator can analyse financial and digital evidence to determine how the fraud occurred, where funds were transferred, what entities or individuals may be connected to the scheme, and what evidence may be available to support recovery efforts or legal proceedings.

Yes. Not knowing the identity of the fraudster does not necessarily prevent an investigation. Investigators can analyse transaction records, cryptocurrency addresses, domain registrations, communications, corporate records, social-media activity and other available evidence to develop attribution leads.

Potentially. An investigation can examine corporate registrations, domain information, online infrastructure, payment accounts, cryptocurrency addresses, public records and other available intelligence to establish connections between the fraudulent operation and the individuals or entities behind it.

Each case is different. Useful evidence may include bank statements, transaction records, cryptocurrency wallet addresses, transaction hashes, emails, WhatsApp or other messages, screenshots, contracts, invoices, investment-platform records, website addresses and communications with the suspected fraudsters. The more complete the evidence, the easier it is to reconstruct the events and trace the movement of funds.

Yes. Older cases can still be investigated, although the passage of time may affect the availability of evidence and the possibility of recovering assets. Early action is generally preferable because funds may be moved, dissipated or transferred through additional intermediaries.

In many cases, yes. Public blockchains permanently record transactions, allowing investigators to analyse the movement of cryptocurrency between addresses. Blockchain analysis can identify transaction paths, connections to exchanges and other services, and potential points where funds may be converted or withdrawn.

A blockchain address does not display the owner’s identity. However, forensic analysis can identify links between addresses and known entities or cryptocurrency service providers. Additional legal or investigative processes is usually required to obtain identifying information from exchanges or other service providers.

Potentially. Investigators can follow the movement of assets across multiple blockchain addresses and analyse transaction patterns and relationships. The complexity of the tracing depends on how the funds were moved and whether obfuscation techniques or specialised services were used.

A transaction hash, sometimes called a TxID or transaction ID, is a unique identifier for a blockchain transaction. It allows investigators to locate and analyse a specific transaction on the blockchain and is one of the most useful pieces of evidence in a cryptocurrency fraud investigation.

Every case is different. The prospects depend on the nature of the fraud, the amount and movement of the funds, how quickly the incident was reported, the quality of available evidence, whether assets remain identifiable and the jurisdictions involved. A professional assessment should be conducted before making assumptions about the likelihood of recovery.

As soon as possible. Fraudsters frequently move funds rapidly between accounts, wallets and jurisdictions. Prompt reporting and investigation can improve the ability to preserve evidence, identify transactions and potentially intervene before assets are dissipated further.

Recovery may be possible, depending on the circumstances, the payment method, receiving account, speed of reporting and applicable legal protections. A forensic investigation can help establish the flow of funds and identify relevant accounts or entities.

Potentially. The first step is determining what happened to the funds and whether identifiable assets or responsible parties remain. Investment-fraud investigations may involve financial tracing, digital forensics, corporate research, cryptocurrency analysis and legal or regulatory strategies.

International movement does not necessarily make an investigation impossible. Cross-border cases can involve tracing transactions across financial institutions, cryptocurrency platforms and jurisdictions. However, international cases can be more complex because different countries have different legal and regulatory procedures.

Tracing the funds is only one part of the process. Once relevant assets, accounts or entities are identified, the available next steps can be assessed. Depending on the circumstances, these may involve engaging financial institutions, regulators, law enforcement or appropriate legal processes.

Preserve everything connected to the fraud, including emails, messages, screenshots, transaction records, bank statements, cryptocurrency wallet information, transaction hashes, contracts, invoices, websites and correspondence. Avoid deleting or modifying potentially relevant evidence.

No. Victims are frequently targeted by secondary recovery scams in which criminals claim they can recover previously lost funds in exchange for additional payments. LegalByte specifically warns victims not to send additional money to anyone promising guaranteed recovery.

Forensic investigation focuses on establishing facts, analysing evidence, tracing assets and identifying relevant individuals or entities. Legal services focus on interpreting the legal implications of those findings and determining what legal or regulatory options may be available.

Fraud investigations can cover cryptocurrency fraud, bank fraud, investment scams, fake trading platforms, pig-butchering schemes, romance scams, APP fraud, identity theft, NFT and DeFi fraud and other forms of cyber-enabled financial crime.