Fraud and scams
The forms of fraud with digital assets, clearly explained.
Terms
The terms below describe how different forms of deception are put together. Whether a concrete situation falls under such a form is something that has to emerge case by case. We describe the forms; the assessment of a specific case follows from investigation.
Frequently asked questions about fraud and scams
The questions below are the ones that come up most often around fraud with digital assets. The terms above explain the individual forms; these answers show how they connect.
What is the difference between fraud and a scam with crypto?
A scam relies on deception: someone is talked into a transfer with a false story. Fraud is broader and also covers forgery and misuse of data. The terms above describe the separate forms, so a concrete situation is easier to place.
What can I do if I think I have been scammed?
First record the facts: amounts, wallets, messages and timestamps. Paucitas maps the transactions in a traceable way and delivers the report that can support a police report. That report is not legal advice, but it does make clear what happened to the assets.
Is a transaction investigation worthwhile for every kind of scam?
Not always. Whether a trail can be followed depends on the form and on what was recorded. Each case shows whether an investigation yields anything; the explanations above help you gauge what your situation resembles.