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Crypto Recovery Guides & Fraud Alerts

Expert insights from EthGuardians spanning 2019–2026 — covering fraud patterns, blockchain recovery techniques, case studies and industry developments.

2026

Recovery Guides & Fraud Alerts — 2026

March 2026 Fraud Alert

Rise of Fake Crypto Exchanges in 2026

Fraudulent exchanges continue to proliferate. EthGuardians outlines warning signs and recovery options for victims of platforms like Anycoin, 4xai, and Click Trades.

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February 2026 Fraud Alert

Pig Butchering Crypto Scams Surge 2026

Long-term romance investment fraud disguised as relationships. How to identify pig butchering operations and recover stolen funds.

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January 2026 Analysis

AI-Powered Crypto Fraud in 2026: Deepfakes & Fake Advisors

Artificial intelligence is being weaponised to create convincing fake crypto advisors and deepfake endorsements. Recovery options for victims.

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2025

Recovery Guides & Case Studies — 2025

February 12, 2025 Fraud Alert

Fake Exchange Fraud 2025: Warning Signs & Recovery

EuropeFX, StateFunds, BitWiseNex — how fake exchanges operate and how victims can pursue recovery in 2025.

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January 2025 Recovery Guide

Binance Market Manipulation 2025: Futures Rate Rigging

Rigged futures rates on Binance and other major exchanges — documenting the pattern and pursuing legal recovery.

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January 8, 2025 Recovery Guide

Using Trust Wallet for Crypto Recovery in 2025

How Trust Wallet smart contract verification works in the EthGuardians recovery process. A guide for victims.

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2024

2024 — Fraud Alerts & Case Studies

November 2024 Case Study

Romance Scam to Recovery: A Complete Case Study

How EthGuardians recovered $47,500 from a romance scammer across multiple jurisdictions over two months.

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September 2024 Recovery Guide

Solana Meme Coin Rug Pulls 2024: Victims Guide

The anatomy of Solana meme coin rug pulls and what steps victims can take to pursue recovery of lost funds.

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June 2024 Fraud Alert

Romance Crypto Scams Targeting Canadians in 2024

Pig butchering scams are disproportionately targeting Canadians. Prevention strategies and recovery options.

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2023

2023 — Major Fraud Events & Recovery Analysis

August 2023 Analysis

FTX Collapse Victims 2023: Recovery & Legal Remedies

How FTX victims can pursue recovery through legal channels, including class actions and blockchain forensics.

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March 2023 Fraud Alert

Top 10 Fake Crypto Exchanges Exposed in 2023

EuropeFX, StateFunds and eight others — a documented breakdown of fraudulent exchange tactics and victim support options.

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January 8, 2025 Technology

Understanding Ethereum Smart Contracts in Crypto Fund Recovery

A technical overview of how EthGuardians deploys Ethereum smart contracts to execute secure compensation transactions for verified fraud victims.

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2019 – 2021

DeFi, NFT Boom & Early Crypto Fraud — Historical Archive

November 2021 Recovery Guide

NFT Scam Recovery 2021: Fake Projects & Wash Trading

NFT fraud peaked in 2021. Fake projects, wash trading, and false rarity claims — and how victims pursued recovery.

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August 2021 Analysis

DeFi Rug Pull Epidemic 2021: Tracing & Recovering Stolen Liquidity

EthGuardians traces liquidity pool rug pulls using on-chain analysis and recovers stolen DeFi funds through legal action.

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March 2020 Fraud Alert

COVID-19 Pandemic Crypto Scams 2020: Victims Guide

The pandemic triggered a surge in cryptocurrency investment fraud. A guide to identifying and recovering from pandemic-era scams.

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October 2019 History

Bitcoin Ponzi Schemes 2019: Early Red Flags & Recovery Today

Early Bitcoin Ponzi schemes set the template for today's fraud. What victims can still do to recover losses from 2019-era schemes.

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