Crypto Wallet Investigation: What Information Should You Provide?
Find out what information can help start a legitimate cryptocurrency wallet investigation without sharing private keys or seed phrases.
\\ ## Starting a wallet investigation
A cryptocurrency investigation normally begins with the information already available to the asset owner.
The goal is to establish the relevant transaction and create an evidence trail.
Useful information
Depending on the case, useful information may include:
- Wallet addresses - Transaction hashes - Blockchain network - Asset type - Transaction amount - Date and time - Exchange account references - Screenshots - Invoices - Relevant communications
Never provide private keys
A legitimate investigator should not require your seed phrase or private key merely to trace a public blockchain transaction.
These credentials can provide control over assets.
Keep them confidential.
Organize your evidence
Put transaction hashes and supporting records into chronological order.
Avoid editing original files.
Explain what happened
A short factual description can be useful: what happened, when it happened, how much was transferred and where the funds were sent.
Recovery is different from investigation
An investigation may establish the movement of funds.
Recovery requires additional circumstances and appropriate legal or institutional action.
Final thoughts
Providing accurate public transaction information can help an investigator begin without compromising wallet security.
Zenith Hackers Intelligence supports authorized crypto investigations and evidence preservation.