Case Studies

A client was introduced to an online investment platform through social media and was initially shown simulated investment profits. After several deposits, the platform requested additional payments for taxes and withdrawal fees. The client was unable to withdraw the remaining balance. The case review focused on transaction records, platform communications, payment information, and the available evidence surrounding the investment activity.

A victim was contacted by an individual claiming to provide cryptocurrency investment opportunities. After transferring digital assets to several wallet addresses, the victim was shown account balances through an online dashboard. When a withdrawal was requested, additional deposits were demanded. The case review involved wallet addresses, transaction hashes, screenshots, chat records, and information associated with the reported investment platform.

A client developed a long-term online relationship with a person they had never met in person. Over time, the individual described urgent financial difficulties and requested assistance through multiple payment methods. The client eventually suspected that the identity and circumstances had been misrepresented. The case review examined communication records, payment histories, account information, identity-related evidence, and the timeline of the reported interactions.

A client reported several unexpected transfers from a personal bank account after responding to a message that appeared to come from a financial institution. The reported activity included unfamiliar recipients and transactions occurring within a short period. The review focused on the transaction timeline, account communications, payment details, login-related information, and documentation available from the client and financial institution.

A client received a message containing a link that appeared to be associated with a commonly used online service. After entering account information, the client noticed unauthorized account activity and suspicious communications. The case review examined the original message, website address, screenshots, account notifications, login records, and other available evidence to establish a clearer timeline of the reported phishing incident.

A customer placed an order through an online store after finding the website through an advertisement. Payment was completed, but the purchased goods were never delivered and subsequent attempts to contact the seller received limited responses. The case review included order confirmations, payment records, website information, email communications, shipping details, and screenshots collected during the transaction.

A small business reported a fraudulent payment request that appeared to come from a known business contact. The payment instructions were changed shortly before a scheduled transaction, resulting in funds being sent to an unfamiliar account. The review examined email headers, correspondence, invoice information, payment instructions, recipient details, and the sequence of communications surrounding the reported incident.

A client received a phone call from individuals claiming to represent a government agency. The caller alleged that the client's account or identity information was involved in an investigation and demanded immediate payment. After making the payment, the client questioned the legitimacy of the request. The case review focused on caller information, messages, documents, phone numbers, and other available supporting evidence.

A client received a pop-up alert stating that their computer had been compromised and was instructed to contact a technical support number. The caller claimed to represent a legitimate technology service and requested remote access and payment for security-related services. After noticing unusual account activity, the client reported the incident. The case review focused on payment records, communication history, remote-access information, phone numbers, and available device-related evidence.

During a property transaction, a buyer received payment instructions that appeared to be related to the closing process. The instructions directed funds to a bank account that differed from previously provided information. The discrepancy was identified after the transfer had been initiated. The case review examined email communications, payment instructions, transaction records, property-related documents, sender information, and the timeline of communications surrounding the transfer.