Our Scam Recovery Process

Safe, efficient, centred around you. Learn more about our scam recovery process at CybearTrace.

First, Let’s Start Building Your Case

We keep our scam recovery processes as streamlined as possible, and collect only what’s necessary. Depending on your case, we may ask you for:

Transaction Records

  • Bank statements and transfer confirmations
  • Credit or debit card statements
  • Cryptocurrency transaction IDs (TXIDs) and wallet addresses
  • Exchange deposit and withdrawal records
  • Receipts, invoices, or payment confirmations
  • Loan or credit documents used to fund payments

Communications

  • Chat transcripts (WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, WeChat, SMS)
  • Emails, including full email headers if available
  • Call logs, voicemails, and recordings
  • Dating app or social media messages
  • Screenshots showing usernames, timestamps, and message history

Scammer Details

  • Names, aliases, and profile photos used
  • Phone numbers, email addresses, and messaging handles
  • Social media or platform profile URLs
  • Claimed company names, licences, or registration details
  • Any documents, certificates, or IDs they provided

Timeline of Events

  • Date of first contact and last communication
  • When money was first requested and sent
  • Key escalation points (withdrawal blocks, new fees, pressure)
  • Total amounts paid and payment dates
  • When the scam stopped or contact ended

Documents & Reports

  • Government-issued photo ID (for verification only)
  • Police or authority report numbers
  • Bank, exchange, or platform case references
  • Recovery service contracts, invoices, or guarantees (if applicable)
  • Any written promises related to recovery or refunds

Platform Evidence

  • Website URLs or platform links used
  • Screenshots of dashboards, balances, or profits
  • Account history or transaction screens
  • Terms and conditions shown at the time
  • Login alerts or security notifications (if available)

A Professional, Transparent Process

At CybearTrace, our goal is to provide a professional and transparent process that’s grounded in evidence. While we’re unable to promise fund recovery (no one can), we use the best systems and technologies to trace back what you’ve lost.
Step 1

Intake & Immediate Safeguard

1-3 days

Step 2

Investigation & Response Planning

1-2 Weeks

Step 3

Ongoing Case Support & Guidance

1-3 days

New Zealand

Official scam authority:

CERT NZ and New Zealand Police

Most prominent scam:

  • Investment scams
  • Online impersonation & romance scams

Australia

Official scam authority:

ACCC – Scamwatch

Most prominent scam:

  • Investment scams (crypto-heavy)
  • Romance scams

Singapore

Official scam authority:

Singapore Police Force – Anti-Scam Centre (ASC) and ScamShield

Most prominent scam:

  • Investment scams
  • Job & task-based scams
  • Impersonation scams

Malaysia

Official scam authority:

Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and National Scam Response Centre (NSRC)

Most prominent scam:

  • Investment scams
  • E-commerce & job scams

Hong Kong

Official scam authority:

Hong Kong Police Force – Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (ADCC)

Most prominent scam:

  • Investment scams
  • Phone & impersonation scams

South Korea

Official scam authority:

Korean National Police Agency (KNPA)

Most prominent scam:

  • Voice phishing
  • Investment scams

Japan

Official scam authority:

National Police Agency (NPA) Japan

Most prominent scam:

  • Investment scams (including crypto & fake trading platforms)
  • Romance scams tied to investment pitches