How to Prepare for a Cryptocurrency Investigation Consultation
Learn what information to prepare before contacting a cryptocurrency investigation or blockchain forensics professional.
\\ ## Prepare the basic facts
Write down what happened, when it happened and what cryptocurrency was involved.
Avoid assumptions about who was responsible.
Gather transaction hashes
Transaction hashes are among the most useful starting points.
Collect every relevant transaction ID.
List wallet addresses
Record the sending and receiving wallet addresses connected with the incident.
Identify exchanges
Write down any exchanges, custodians or payment providers involved.
Preserve communications
Keep relevant emails, messages, invoices and websites.
Protect your credentials
Never send seed phrases, passwords or private keys as part of an initial investigation request.
Explain your objective
The investigation may concern tracing, evidence documentation, fraud analysis or another legitimate purpose.
Clearly stating the objective can help define the scope.
Recovery expectations
A professional investigator should explain limitations rather than promise a guaranteed outcome.
Final thoughts
Good preparation can make an initial cryptocurrency investigation more organized and efficient.
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