How to Prepare a Crypto Fraud Report for an Exchange or Authority
Learn how to organize cryptocurrency fraud evidence into a concise report for an exchange, legal representative or appropriate authority.
# Write a factual incident summary
Explain what happened without making unsupported accusations.
Include the date, asset, amount and circumstances of the transaction.
List the blockchain evidence
Provide the relevant transaction hashes and wallet addresses.
Identify the blockchain network for each transaction.
Create a transaction table
A simple table can include:
- Date - Transaction hash - Sending address - Receiving address - Asset - Amount
Add communication evidence
Reference relevant messages, emails, websites, invoices and payment instructions.
Add account records
Include exchange confirmations, security alerts and support case numbers where relevant.
Explain the suspected issue
Clearly describe why the transaction is believed to be unauthorized, fraudulent or misdirected.
Avoid stating an identity or criminal conclusion that the available evidence does not establish.
Protect sensitive information
Remove unnecessary private information when sharing evidence and use secure channels.
Final thoughts
A clear, evidence-based report can make it easier for an exchange, investigator, lawyer or authority to understand the case.
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