What aftercare is there after crypto fraud?
In short: Aftercare after crypto fraud comes down to three things: recording what actually happened, checking whether a trail can still be followed, and deciding which next step still makes sense in your situation. Paucitas handles the factual part of that and is honest about what is no longer possible.
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What Paucitas does as aftercare after crypto fraud
We record your case in a form that stays usable: the timeline of events, the payments, the wallet addresses and the transaction hashes. We then follow where the funds went and whether there is a point at which they leave the blockchain.
We also say so when there is nothing left to follow. That happens more often than people hope, and it is better to know early than to wait months for it. We do not promise recovery of your funds and never ask for an advance payment for a result we cannot guarantee.
What you supply
You supply Paucitas with the transaction hashes or wallet addresses, the screenshots of the contact with the other party, the bank statements for the payments and a short description of how things unfolded. Even with only part of that, we can judge whether an investigation is worthwhile.
What you receive
You receive a report from Paucitas setting out the route the funds took, the points we were able to establish and an assessment of their evidential value. It comes with a list of the places where data is missing.
What you do with that report afterwards is up to you, or up to you and your lawyer. We can explain it to a third party where that is needed.
How to get started
You get in touch with Paucitas with a short description of what happened and of the data you hold. In a first conversation you will hear whether an investigation can achieve anything in your situation and what it costs.
The UK financial regulator publishes background on crypto and the risks that come with it: see FCA: crypto basics and FCA: recovery room scams.
Aftercare is not an undertaking that your funds will come back. We handle the factual part of the file; the legal follow up sits with your lawyer.
Would you like to know what this means for your situation? Ring us on +31 20 244 5774, day or night, or fill in our contact form and you will hear from us within 1 to 3 hours. We answer emails within 24 hours, usually the same day. The intake is free and without obligation.
Do you have a question about your own situation?
Feel free to get in touch with Paucitas. Paucitas can be reached by phone 24/7, including evenings and weekends. Through the contact form we usually reply within 1 to 3 hours, and we answer e-mail within 24 hours.
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Frequently asked questions
About your case
What does aftercare after crypto fraud involve?
Paucitas means by this: recording the facts, following the funds on the blockchain and an honest assessment of what is still possible.
Can Paucitas get my money back?
Paucitas: that depends on your situation. If you still have access to your own wallet or account holding funds, there may still be options. If everything has been sent to the fraudsters, the picture is different. That cannot be judged from a distance. Paucitas first looks at your situation and tells you honestly what is and is not possible. Be careful with anyone who promises in advance that your money will come back. In doubt? Contact Paucitas and you will know where you stand.
Is an investigation worthwhile if I have little data?
Paucitas: often yes. In a first conversation we assess whether what you hold is enough to start with.
From Amsterdam, for the whole of the UK
Everything can be done fully online. Prefer to meet in person? You are very welcome at our office in Amsterdam, by appointment.
Paucitas is an independent expert firm based in the Netherlands that, for clients across the UK, investigates investment fraud and crypto fraud, establishes the origin and legitimacy of crypto assets and prepares expert reports for legal proceedings and compliance.
Your own situation
If you are reading this, you probably have a question about your own situation. That is exactly what Paucitas does.
The first step is contact by phone. You can book that call by phone or through the contact form, so you do not have to wait. In the call we look together at what can factually be established in your case and what Paucitas can examine for you.