How do I report a crypto scam (Bitcoin, USDT)?

Report the platform to the AMF (blacklist), to Pharos (internet-signalement.gouv.fr), and to Blackwall to get the site shut down. Report the wallet address on Chainabuse to alert exchanges.

Can I recover my stolen cryptocurrency?

Rarely. Blockchain transactions are irreversible. However, if the funds pass through a regulated exchange (Binance, Kraken, Coinbase), a fast report can lead to a freeze. File a report immediately.

Does the AMF shut down fraudulent platforms?

The AMF publishes a blacklist and can request DNS blocking from French internet service providers, but it doesn't take down the hosting itself. Blackwall complements this by getting the content removed at the host.

Beware of 'crypto recovery' services that contact you

After a scam, fake 'experts' may offer to recover your funds for a fee: this is a second scam. No legitimate service asks for payment upfront.

What exactly does Blackwall do?

Blackwall contacts the host and registrar to get the fraudulent site taken down. We don't recover funds: we cut off the infrastructure to prevent further victims.

Can I report anonymously?

Yes. Blackwall accepts anonymous reports. Your identity is never shared with the host or the site operator.

Report a crypto scam & shut down the site

A complete guide to documenting a fraudulent crypto platform, reporting it to the relevant authorities, and getting it removed at the host.

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5 steps to shut down a fraudulent crypto platform

Step 1

Don't send another cent

Any request for an 'unlocking fee' or a 'withdrawal tax' is a classic sign of a scam. Cut off all communication with the platform immediately.

Step 2

Capture the evidence: URL, exchanges, wallet addresses

Screenshots of the platform (with the address bar visible), a history of emails, Telegram, or WhatsApp messages, and the wallet addresses your funds were sent to. Blackwall archives this evidence in a tamper-proof way.

Step 3

Identify the host through WHOIS

A WHOIS lookup reveals the host of the fraudulent site (often Cloudflare, Namecheap, OVH). Each host has a dedicated abuse address. Blackwall automates this lookup.

Step 4

Report to the AMF, Blackwall, and Chainabuse

AMF (France's financial markets authority): official blacklist. Blackwall: takedown of the site. Chainabuse: reporting the wallet address so exchanges can blacklist it.

Step 5

Follow up and file a report with Pharos

File a report through internet-signalement.gouv.fr (Pharos) and with your local police. Blackwall monitors the site closure (typically 2-24 hours).

Where to report a crypto scam

Reporting through multiple channels is most effective: official blacklist plus infrastructure takedown plus wallet freezing.

BlackwallTakedown

Submits the URL to the host and registrar, monitors status hourly, and confirms the takedown. Globally operated, GDPR-aligned for EU users.

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AMF: Blacklist

France's Financial Markets Authority publishes the official list of unauthorized platforms and can request DNS blocking from internet service providers.

amf-france.org

Chainabuse

A global database of fraudulent wallet addresses used by Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken to freeze incoming funds.

chainabuse.com

Pharos (internet-signalement.gouv.fr)

France's official platform for reporting illegal online content and behavior. A required step before filing a police report.

internet-signalement.gouv.fr

Frequently asked questions about crypto scams

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One report, a complete takedown workflow. Blackwall handles communication with the host.

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