What to do when bitcoin scam
How To Report Cryptocurrency Scams
- the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
- the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) at CFTC.gov/complaint.
- the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov/tcr.
- the cryptocurrency exchange company you used to send the money.
Can I get my bitcoin back if I was scammed?
Contact the bitcoin platform:
The first thing you need to do is contacting the trading platform where you lost your money. Not that you will get your funds back for sure, but there is still hope, and you can warn them that you will report to relevant financial authorities.
What can I do if I got scammed on bitcoin?
More Resources
- If you think you’ve been the victim of a virtual currency scam, contact the CFTC at 866-366-2382 or submit a complaint online.
- You can also report cryptocurrency fraud to the FTC, the IC3 and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Can police trace Bitcoin?
Although it is reported that most bitcoin transactions (98.9%) are not associated to criminal activity, the birth of cryptocurrency has provided individuals with new mediums to facilitate criminal activity. As a digital currency, there is no way to track or identify who is sending or receiving Bitcoin.
How do I get my money back from Bitcoin?
A Bitcoin transaction cannot be reversed, it can only be refunded by the person receiving the funds. This means you should take care to do business with people and organizations you know and trust, or who have an established reputation.
What happens if I get scammed?
If you’ve been scammed, consider reporting the fraud to the police to see if they can take any action, as well as to your state consumer protection office. You can also report scams to the FTC. File a report online with the FTC, or by phone at (877) 382-4357.
How do I report a scammer?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the main agency that collects scam reports. Report the scam to the FTC online, or by phone at 1-877-382-4357 (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, ET).