S.K., a 39-year-old consultant in Toronto, had been added to a “VIP investor group” that posted screenshots of constant profits. After a small deposit appeared to grow, she sent a much larger amount to “let the bot compound.”
The block
Withdrawal required a “profit-release bond.” That was the moment she realised it was a scam — and instead of waiting, she contacted us the same week.
“I expected to be told it was hopeless. Instead I got a real answer in 48 hours about exactly what was traceable.”
Why it mattered
Because the funds had not yet been laundered onward, we traced her stablecoin deposits to an exchange that still held a balance and pushed a fast freeze. The result was $37,500 of $52,800 recovered — a strong outcome driven almost entirely by how quickly she acted.
The takeaway
The first 72 hours are the most important window in any crypto-fraud case. If something feels wrong, do not wait to “see if the money comes through.” Save your transaction records and talk to our team right away.
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