Steps you can take if you have been scammed using cryptocurrency.

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Tracking through a blockchain explorer.

  1. You will need to find the transaction where the scammer sent your funds to another wallet on a blockchain explorer like https://snowtrace.io/ Click on the address that they sent funds “To”

Report the crime to your local authorities

  1. Report the crime to your local authorities.
  2. Create a report that authorities can use to make an official police report. Again, more data is better. Include as much relevant information as you can.
  3. Obtain an official copy of the police report.

Contact the centralized exchange

  1. Contact the exchange that the scammer’s wallets are connected to.
    Some exchanges have a protocol for this. While solid customer service is hard to come by via centralized exchanges, there are people that have successfully frozen scammer accounts and also received some type of reimbursements.
  2. Please remember that most of this is situational. This is why we cannot stress enough, please gather as much data as you possibly can. If there is a chance of getting your funds back, having the data to support you will help your situation.

Fight back against Scams

If you are interested in making a difference and helping the overall Avalanche Network, join our discord become a verified Detective! You can start by joining our discord and asking questions if you need help! https://discord.gg/avaxdyor

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