Pig-butchering scams—named for the cruel analogy of fattening a pig before slaughter—are among the most sophisticated and destructive types of cryptocurrency fraud today. Scammers steadily groom victims, often posing as trusted financial advisors or potential romantic partners, to create a false sense of security. Over time they coax victims into making increasingly large investments in bogus crypto schemes, then vanish once they have extracted substantial sums. At Rec Resolution, we focus on disrupting these complex scams and supporting victims and law enforcement with the forensic analysis and procedural guidance needed to investigate and respond to these crimes.
Compromises of cryptocurrency wallets represent a major risk in the digital asset ecosystem, threatening the safety and ownership of users’ funds. They occur when attackers obtain private keys or seed (mnemonic) phrases, allowing them to move assets out of the affected wallets without authorization. Such breaches can result from phishing, malware, weaknesses in wallet software, or even physical theft of credentials. Each type of compromise requires a tailored approach for both prevention and response. Our investigators specialize in handling these incidents, performing comprehensive forensic analysis to trace unauthorized transactions and uncover the techniques used by attackers.
The rapid expansion of digital asset markets has been matched by a rise in cryptocurrency investment scams, creating significant risks for investors around the world. Scammers often promise unusually high returns with little or no risk to entice people into fraudulent ventures. Common methods include Ponzi schemes, fake ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings), and pump-and-dump operations, where perpetrators artificially inflate a token’s price and then sell off their holdings, leaving other investors with heavy losses.
Rec Resolution specializes in investigating cryptocurrency investment fraud, applying advanced forensic techniques to trace fund flows, identify offenders, and expose fraudulent activity. Our goal is to protect investors from these schemes and to hold those responsible accountable. By leveraging our blockchain and crypto-forensics expertise, we work to increase transparency, integrity, and trust within the digital asset ecosystem, helping safeguard investors and promote a safer investment environment.
Romance scams are a widespread, devastating form of fraud that preys on the human need for connection, turning the pursuit of companionship into emotional and financial harm. The rise of cryptocurrencies has given scammers an additional avenue—offering perceived anonymity and enabling transfers outside traditional banking systems. Typically, fraudsters cultivate trust and affection, then fabricate emergencies or opportunities—medical crises, travel expenses, or fake investments—to persuade victims to send money or cryptocurrency.
At Rec Resolution, we confront these exploitative schemes using blockchain and cryptocurrency forensics to trace stolen funds and identify the people behind anonymous profiles. Our mission is to protect potential victims, assist in asset recovery when possible, and hold perpetrators accountable. We also focus on raising awareness and providing support so the online dating environment becomes safer and more secure for everyone.
SIM swapping is a form of fraud in which attackers take control of a victim’s phone number by persuading a mobile provider to move it to a SIM card they control. With the number hijacked, criminals can defeat SMS-based two-factor authentication, access personal and financial accounts, and in many cases steal funds from cryptocurrency wallets and exchange accounts.
Rec Resolution has a long history of investigating SIM-swapping incidents tied to cryptocurrency theft. We apply advanced digital-forensic methods and blockchain analysis to trace stolen assets, identify perpetrators, and support victims in recovering funds. Our team combines deep expertise in blockchain and crypto forensics to help protect the security and integrity of digital assets for individuals and organizations around the world.
Corporate Hacks & DeFi Exploits
Corporate hacks and decentralized finance (DeFi) exploits are among the most serious threats in today’s blockchain ecosystem. These incidents inflict significant financial losses on companies, investors, and users, and erode trust in digital and decentralized platforms. Rec Resolution stands ready to respond on behalf of businesses and investors—tracing stolen funds in real time, 24/7; assisting with the complex jurisdictional challenges such incidents create; and mitigating further losses and risks. Through careful analysis and close collaboration with our clients and authorities, we work to restore security and confidence in their digital operations.
