Adding insult to injury: crypto recovery scams

This article warns about cryptocurrency “recovery” scams that prey on recent fraud victims via social media outreach, search ads, fake press releases, and impersonation, demanding upfront fees or sensitive information before vanishing. It highlights red flags such as unsolicited contact, webmail addresses, claims of law enforcement ties, requests for personal/financial data, and knowledge of the victim’s case. The piece stresses that true recovery is difficult due to crypto’s anonymity and rapid cash-out, and advises collecting evidence, reporting to authorities, carefully vetting legitimate legal help, and avoiding advance payments or sharing account credentials.