The First 24 Hours Are Critical
Your heart is racing. You just realized you’ve been scammed. Maybe it was a fake investment platform, a romance scam, or a phishing link that drained your wallet.
Stop. Breathe. Take action.
The steps you take in the next 24 hours can mean the difference between recovering your funds and losing them forever. At Bit Remit Ltd, we’ve guided hundreds of victims through this exact crisis. Here’s your emergency action plan.
Step 1: Stop All Communication Immediately
Do not confront the scammer. Do not threaten them. Do not tell them you’re “going to report them.”
Why? Because:
- They’ll ghost you immediately, making recovery harder
- They might try to scam you again with “recovery services”
- Any reaction gives them information about you
Block and cease all contact. Screenshot everything first (see Step 2), then cut them off completely.
Step 2: Document Everything
Create a comprehensive evidence file. You’ll need this for law enforcement and recovery specialists.
Collect:
- All transaction hashes (TXIDs) — These are your proof of transfer
- Wallet addresses — Yours and the scammer’s
- Screenshots of conversations — Every message, email, DM
- Platform URLs — The fake website or app
- Profile information — Names, photos, usernames used
- Payment receipts — Bank transfers, crypto exchange records
- Timeline — When you first contacted, when you sent funds
How to Find Transaction Hashes:
- Open your crypto wallet or exchange
- Find the transaction to the scammer
- Click “View on blockchain” or the transaction ID
- Copy the long string of letters/numbers — that’s your TXID
Step 3: Report to Authorities
Don’t skip this step. Even if you think “nothing will happen,” official reports create a paper trail that helps recovery efforts.
In the UK:
- Action Fraud: actionfraud.police.uk — File online report
- Local Police: Call 101 for non-emergency
- FCA: Report unauthorized firms
In the US:
- FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
- FBI IC3: ic3.gov
- CFTC: For crypto-specific fraud
Other Countries:
Contact your national cybercrime unit or financial regulator.
Step 4: Secure Your Remaining Assets
Scammers often come back for more. Lock down everything:
- Change all passwords — Email, exchanges, wallets
- Enable 2FA everywhere — Use authenticator apps, not SMS
- Move remaining crypto to a new, secure wallet
- Check for malware — Run antivirus scans
- Revoke wallet permissions — Use revoke.cash to remove suspicious approvals
Step 5: Contact a Crypto Recovery Specialist
This is where Bit Remit Ltd comes in. Time is critical. The longer you wait, the harder recovery becomes.
Why professional recovery matters:
- Blockchain forensics: We trace where your crypto went
- Legal channels: We work with law enforcement worldwide
- Exchange cooperation: We know how to get exchanges to freeze accounts
- No upfront fees: We only get paid when you recover funds
Start your free consultation now — every hour matters.
What NOT to Do
We’ve seen victims make these mistakes:
- ❌ Don’t pay “recovery fees” upfront — Legitimate services work on contingency
- ❌ Don’t trust hackers who claim they can “hack back” — They’re scammers too
- ❌ Don’t give up — Recovery IS possible, even months later
- ❌ Don’t hide it from family — You need support, not shame
- ❌ Don’t make emotional decisions — Scammers prey on desperation
Real Recovery Stories
“I lost $45,000 to a fake crypto platform. Bit Remit traced the funds to an exchange in Asia and worked with local authorities. After 3 months, I got 70% back. It wasn’t everything, but it saved my family from financial ruin.” — James T., Manchester
“A romance scammer took $12,000 from me. I thought I’d never see it again. Bit Remit’s team was professional and kept me informed every step. They recovered my full amount.” — Sarah M., London
The Bottom Line
Getting scammed is devastating, but it’s not the end. With the right actions and expert help, recovery is possible.
Remember:
- Stop communication
- Document everything
- Report to authorities
- Secure your assets
- Get professional help
At Bit Remit Ltd, we’re here to fight for you. Contact us today and let’s start your recovery journey.
Romance scam specifically? Read our romance scam recovery guide. See real success stories from victims we helped.
Bit Remit Ltd is a UK-registered cryptocurrency recovery company (Company No: 16226194). We specialize in tracing and recovering stolen digital assets from scams, fraud, and theft.
