Examples of investigation types

Illustrative Investigation Scenarios

The examples below show the kinds of records and questions an assessment may involve. They are not real client case files.

No result representation: These scenarios are fictional composites for educational purposes. They do not describe specific clients, recovered amounts, law-enforcement action or successful outcomes.

Account Takeover

Review email headers, payment instructions and transfer records to document how an unauthorized request was introduced.

Suspicious Crypto Transfers

Map publicly visible transaction paths and identify addresses or services that may be relevant to further inquiry.

Impersonation Fraud

Compare communications, domains, payment destinations and identity claims to organize evidence of suspected impersonation.

Disputed Investment Platform

Review deposits, withdrawal requests, account statements and platform representations for internal inconsistencies.

Relationship-Enabled Fraud

Build a timeline of communications and transactions while minimizing unnecessary collection of sensitive personal material.

Payment Diversion

Document invoices, beneficiary details, transfer timestamps and communications for potential bank or professional review.

What an assessment may produce

  • A structured event and transaction timeline
  • An inventory of available evidence and missing records
  • Relevant public blockchain transaction paths
  • Clearly stated findings and analytical limitations
  • Potential next-step options, including third-party referrals

What it cannot promise

  • Identification of an unknown person
  • Access to private exchange or bank records
  • Freezing or return of funds
  • Acceptance of a report by authorities or institutions
  • A legal, regulatory or financial outcome

Discuss your fact pattern

An initial assessment considers whether the available records support a defined analytical scope.