Various recurring questions

Paucitas uses this page to answer the questions about crypto that people actually ask, in the way they ask them. Each page deals with one question: what Paucitas does, what you provide, what you receive and how you get started. If, alongside these questions about crypto, you are looking for background on a topic, you will find it on the topic pages and in the glossary. Have you been scammed? Then Paucitas maps out whether any money is still available, where it has gone and what the next steps are, such as reporting to the police, where the Paucitas report is a strong attachment that sets out everything fully and clearly.

Questions about crypto: victims and next steps

I have been scammed with crypto, where can I turn?What should I do after crypto fraud and who can help?Who helps me with the next steps after filing a police report?Can stolen crypto be traced and what does that achieve?Reliable crypto recovery in the UK: which firm should I approach?What aftercare is there after crypto fraud?Who can I turn to with a crypto dispute?How do I find help with crypto fraud in the UK?

Types of fraud and investigation

I am a victim of pig butchering, who investigates my case?What is boiler room fraud and who investigates it?How does an investigation into boiler room fraud with crypto payments work?Who investigates scams involving crypto investments?Who helps after a scam by a fraudulent crypto broker?Who can establish whether a crypto platform is fraudulent?Who investigates fraud through a romance scam?What is a recovery scam and how do I recognise it?

Wallet and access

I have partly lost my seed phrase, what is still possible?I still have partial access to my wallet, who can look at it with me?Is there reliable help with restoring access to a wallet?

Origin, bank and HMRC

Proving the origin of crypto: who can help?How do I substantiate my crypto assets for my bank?My bank is blocking a payment from crypto, who helps substantiate the origin?HMRC is asking about my crypto, who helps me substantiate it?I have to show that my crypto profit was earned honestly, who can help?Which documents does my bank need for money that came from crypto?What is the difference between source of funds and the origin of your assets?How do I set out my crypto assets clearly for HMRC?Which firm sets out my crypto assets clearly for the tax return?Who prepares an overview of my crypto for my bookkeeper?Who maps out crypto assets clearly for private individuals?How do I record my crypto holdings on a reference date?How do I evidence the origin of my crypto for a mortgage application?How do I make crypto holdings clear for an accountant or finance department?

Legal and business

How are crypto assets established in a divorce?Who establishes the value of crypto holdings during a divorce?How are crypto assets in an estate mapped out?How are crypto holdings traced and substantiated in a bankruptcy?How do I map out my company crypto holdings clearly?How do I separate private and company crypto holdings as a director?

Expert and counter-expertise

Who acts as an independent expert on blockchain in court proceedings?How do I obtain a report on crypto for legal proceedings?Can I get a second opinion on an existing blockchain report?

Tracing and monitoring transactions

How is a crypto transaction flow mapped out?What is address monitoring and when is it worthwhile?

Method, report and turnaround time

How does an intake at Paucitas work?What is in a crypto investigation report?How long does a crypto investigation take?Is a report usable as evidence in proceedings?

Further reading in the knowledge base

More background TopicsMore background GlossaryMore background BlogsBlog Bank blocking your account over crypto: how to deliver conclusive proof of originBlog Stolen bitcoin: how the investigation worksBlog Recognising a crypto investment scam: what to look out forBlog Why is my bank suddenly asking about the origin of my crypto?Blog Accountant and crypto: substantiating a client’s assets lawfullyBlog Gifting or inheriting crypto: recording origin and valuation correctly