At Lost Coin Rescue, we specialize in helping individuals and businesses recover cryptocurrency lost to scams, fraud, and error. Here are five real-world style stories that show the range of cases we handle — and the results we fight for.
Case #1: Trapped in a Fake Trading Platform
Client: M.R., New Jersey
Lost: $22,500 USDT
Platform: Scam trading site promising high returns
M.R. was lured into depositing funds into a slick platform that promised 5–10% daily returns. Everything seemed fine — until she tried to withdraw. Suddenly, support vanished and the site demanded “taxes” to unlock funds.
What We Did:
We traced the transactions, identified laundering patterns across exchanges, and filed a report through blockchain analytics partners.
Outcome: Partial recovery ($9,000 frozen and returned via third-party wallet provider).
Client Quote:
“I thought the money was gone forever. LCR explained everything clearly and actually found the wallet the scammer used.”
Case #2: Romance Scam via Telegram
Client: J.O., California
Lost: $18,000 in BTC
Scam Type: Romance / emotional manipulation
J.O. met someone online who claimed to be a successful crypto trader. Over weeks, he was convinced to “invest” with her help.
What We Did:
We traced the BTC to a laundering pool and collaborated with cybercrime experts to identify potential real-world identity links.
Outcome: No direct recovery yet, but a criminal case is pending in Eastern Europe.
Client Quote:
“At least now I have a clear picture of what happened. LCR gave me real answers when no one else would.”
Case #3: MetaMask Phishing & Wallet Drain
Client: S.T., Ontario
Lost: $12,700 in ETH
Scam Type: Fake MetaMask support link
S.T. clicked a “MetaMask support” link from Reddit and unknowingly gave scammers access to her seed phrase.
What We Did:
We provided a forensic report tracing the stolen ETH through several exchanges, and worked with a legal contact to issue takedown requests and subpoenas.
Outcome: None recovered (stolen funds went through Tornado Cash), but evidence prepared for insurance claim.
Client Quote:
“I appreciated the honesty. They couldn’t get my crypto back — but they gave me a proper report and told me what to do next.”
Case #4: Facebook Ad Investment Trap
Client: C.B., Texas
Lost: $35,000 USDT
Scam Type: Fake Elon Musk “double your crypto” video
C.B. clicked a convincing Facebook ad featuring a deepfake Elon Musk promising crypto doubling. He sent $35k and never heard back.
What We Did:
Traced the funds to Binance and issued a complaint backed by analytics reports and legal declarations.
Outcome: Binance froze associated wallet. $12,000 recovered within 21 days.
Client Quote:
“I was embarrassed, but LCR didn’t judge. They actually recovered part of it — which I thought was impossible.”
Case #5: Business Email Scam (Invoice Fraud)
Client: Private Tech Firm
Lost: $48,000 USDT
Scam Type: Hacked invoice email
A hacker intercepted emails between a tech firm and its supplier, changing the wallet address on an invoice at the last minute.
What We Did:
Traced payment, engaged law enforcement, and provided a detailed timeline using Chainalysis.
Outcome: Recovery in progress — wallet identified and frozen, criminal investigation underway.
Client Quote:
“LCR worked with our legal counsel and took care of the tracing fast. We’d still be blind without their help.”
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