Impersonation Scam Investigation Services
Scammed by someone impersonating a celebrity, support staff, or trusted figure? We trace your funds through scammer networks to identify exchange destinations.
How Impersonation Scams Work
Impersonation scams exploit trust by pretending to be someone the victim respects or relies on. This includes fake celebrity giveaways (Elon Musk is the most common), fraudulent customer support, compromised friend accounts, and fake project team members.
The mechanics vary: giveaway scams promise to multiply sent crypto, support scams steal credentials or demand "verification" payments, and friend impersonation uses emotional manipulation. All funnel funds to scammer wallets.
Our investigation traces funds from the moment you sent them, following through the scammer's wallet network. Impersonation operations often consolidate many victims' funds before routing to exchanges—we track the complete path.
Types of Impersonation Scams
We investigate all impersonation fraud types
Celebrity Impersonation
Scammers pose as Elon Musk, other tech figures, or celebrities promoting fake crypto giveaways.
Support Staff Scams
Fake customer support for exchanges, wallets, or DeFi protocols trick users into revealing credentials.
Project Team Impersonation
Scammers pretend to be developers or team members of legitimate crypto projects.
Influencer Scams
Fake accounts impersonating crypto influencers promoting fraudulent investments.
Friend/Family Compromise
Hacked social accounts used to scam the victim's contacts with fake emergencies or opportunities.
Government Impersonation
Scammers claiming to be IRS, SEC, or other authorities demanding crypto payments.
The Fake Giveaway Pattern
🚨 Remember: No Legitimate Giveaway Requires Sending Crypto First
The "send 1 ETH, receive 2 back" format is ALWAYS a scam. No celebrity, company, or project runs giveaways this way. Legitimate airdrops are free—they never require sending funds first.
Scammers use hacked verified accounts, YouTube livestreams, fake tweets, and professional-looking websites to appear legitimate. The format and promises vary, but the core mechanic is always: send crypto, receive nothing.
Impersonation Scam Investigation FAQ
What is a crypto impersonation scam?
Impersonation scams involve criminals pretending to be trusted figures—celebrities, support staff, project teams, or even friends—to manipulate victims into sending cryptocurrency. The scammer exploits the victim's trust in the impersonated person or organization.
Can you trace funds from giveaway scams?
Yes. "Send 1 ETH, receive 2 back" giveaway scams direct funds to scammer wallets. We trace these deposits through their network to identify exchange destinations. These operations often process many victims' funds together.
I was scammed by fake customer support. Can you help?
Yes. Fake support scams either steal credentials (leading to drained wallets) or direct victims to send funds to "secure" addresses. We investigate both scenarios—tracing drained funds or intentional transfers.
The scammer used a verified Twitter account. How?
Scammers buy or hack verified accounts, rename them to impersonate celebrities, then run scams until banned. The verification checkmark creates false trust. We trace funds regardless of how convincing the impersonation was.
Someone impersonated a friend asking for crypto. Can you trace it?
Yes. Social account compromises often lead to scams targeting the victim's contacts. We trace the cryptocurrency sent, following it through scammer wallets to identify destinations.
Elon Musk / [Celebrity] scammed me. Can I recover funds?
Celebrities don't run crypto giveaways—these are always impersonation scams. We trace your funds through the scammer's network. Recovery depends on where funds went, but tracing is the essential first step.
Victim of an Impersonation Scam?
Trace your funds through the scammer's network. We follow the money to exchange destinations where recovery may be possible.
Free consultation • No obligation • Response within 24 hours