At Crypto Recovers we receive messages on a daily basis from crypto users who’ve been scammed. It’s a strong reminder that people need better guidance on how to find legitimate crypto recovery to secure the process of getting back your crypto funds.
When choosing a recovery service, it’s important to be cautious—the stakes are too high to take chances. In this article, we’ll cover the most common signs of a trustworthy company and explain how to recognize the warning signs of a fraudulent one.
Green Flags of a Trustworthy Crypto Recovery Service
Finding a reliable crypto recovery service can be tricky—especially with so many scams out there. After analyzing the most reputable recovery services, we’ve identified the key traits that set trustworthy providers apart. Here’s what to look for:
1. No Money Upfront
First, a legitimate recovery service will never ask for ANY payment before the results are delivered. Since no one can guarantee the successful recovery of your crypto, trustworthy companies only charge a fee after they’ve completed the job.
Once recovery is successful, they’ll transfer your share to a new wallet and subtract their fee from the amount retrieved.
2. They Use Contracts
Second, reputable providers will ask you to sign a service agreement before you share any sensitive wallet information. This protects both parties—especially you.
Remember, you should not send any sencitive information before the legal agreement is signed. Many companies also ask you to split the wallet data into parts while sending it over to them as an extra privacy measure. If a company is eager to work without a contract, that’s a huge red flag.
3. They’re a Registered Company
You shouldn’t trust any service that isn’t officially registered. Ask for their company registration number and verify it, whether it’s a KvK number in the Netherlands, a state registration or EIN in the USA, a Handelsregister number in Germany, or a SIRET/SIREN number in France. It’s basic—but surprisingly often overlooked.
4. Multiple Client Testimonials (But Be Critical)
Reviews alone aren’t always enough because many can be faked or manipulated. But when a company consistently receives positive feedback across trusted platforms like Trustpilot or Google, it’s usually a good sign. It’s extremely difficult to fake a strong review history spanning over a year.
5. Physical Address or In-Person Contact
A real, verifiable location that you can actually visit is a clear sign of a legitimate crypto recovery company. Even if the company operates online or is based in another country, you should still be able to trace their physical address. If they offer video calls or allow in-person visits, that shows transparency. Scammers usually avoid showing their face or sharing their location.
6. No Psychological Pressure
A trustworthy expert won’t rush you or make you feel guilty for asking questions. On the contrary, they will try to accommodate you, provide extra information, and give you enough time to think. You’ll most likely feel secure from the very beginning. If you do have doubts or feel pressured, it’s better to take a step back. Scammers often create a false sense of urgency or pressure you with big promises. A professional gives you time to think, answers your questions honestly, and helps you make an informed decision without rush.
7. Years of Experience
Experience does matter. Check how long the company has been in the crypto recovery industry. Scam companies often disappear or rebrand after a short time because they face heavy pressure from victims or companies that trace scams. Reputable companies are open about their track record and have been around for years.
8. Other Green Flags
Look for clear, professional communication — no broken English unless they are based in a non-English-speaking country. Beware of pricing that seems too good to be true since it may be one of their hooks to establish connection and easily get your money. Most importantly, a reliable service will guide you through the process clearly, step by step, and you’ll feel confident from the start.
Bottom line? A professional crypto recovery service will make you feel informed, safe, and in control—never rushed, pressured, or confused.
Warning Signs of a Fraudulent Company
Unfortunately, we’ve seen the dark side of this space too.
One of the most common red flags? They ask for upfront fees or partial payments before doing anything. Scammers often call it a “processing” or “service” fee—and once you pay, they either vanish or keep inventing new “complications” that require more money.
Some even pretend to be support agents from MetaMask, Ledger, or Trust Wallet. They usually message victims directly or create fake websites that look almost identical to the real ones. Their main goal is to make you hand over sensitive information like your seed phrase, private key, password, or recovery phrase. Shockingly, they claim they need it to “help” you recover your funds.
They’re good at sounding legit. At first impression, smooth talkers seem helpful and trustworthy. But behind the scenes, there’s no real company. No verified identity. No physical address. Nothing you can trace back. Victims of recovery scams are usually overwhelmed when they need help. Often desperate, they are in a very vulnerable position. Scammers perfectly know it and exploit, using guilt, urgency, and emotional manipulation.
Some make big promises, like 100% guaranteed recovery, while others promise instant results. It might sound like hope, but it’s usually just bait. The truth is, no one can guarantee a successful recovery. The process is complex, unpredictable, and often takes days—sometimes even months—depending on the case. (You can read more here about how long recovery might take.)
Worse yet, some of these scammers use malicious software, aka “wallet drainers,” which is designed to steal your crypto the moment you interact with it.
There’s rarely one clear sign that a company is a scam. You’ll often notice several red flags showing up at once.
P.S. In this article, we explore the latest tactics and methods used by crypto scammers.
How to Protect Yourself
First, verify the legitimacy of the recovery service. Look for reviews, testimonials, and any professional certifications. Additionally, learn about their recovery process and what steps they will take. Find out if they offer any guarantees and what they cover.
You need to research the service/company carefully: check for verifiable reviews, official partnerships, and presence on reputable crypto forums. Also, be skeptical of unsolicited recovery offers. If someone contacts you out of the blue promising help, it’s likely a scam.
By following these steps and best practices, you can lower the risk of losing more money.
When Legitimate Crypto-Recovery Companies Can Help
There are two main types of companies:
- Dealing with stolen crypto recovery, when the crypto is already missing from the owner’s account due to phishing or social engineering.
- Dealing with forgotten or lost wallet credentials, when the crypto is in the correct address but you cannot access it because you lost the keys.
- Mixed, which provides both services.
List of Crypto Recovery Services
Scam Investigation & Trace
Recovering stolen cryptocurrency starts with scam tracing. Experts track where the funds have been sent and check whether they can be recovered at all. Most crypto scams happen when owners accidentally share their wallet details with fraudsters. Recovery teams first trace the movement of the stolen assets across blockchain addresses. They often collaborate with lawyers, police, and government authorities to seize the stolen funds legally. This process is very complex, and success is not guaranteed.
Lost Cryptocurrency Recovery
More than 2.3 million bitcoins has been already lost out there. A large percentage of crypto wallets become inaccessible because of lost credentials, device failures, or other issues. Crypto recovery depends entirely on the information you can provide. The more useful details you have the better. While this process is less complex than stolen crypto recovery, it can still take days or even months. No one can guarantee any success, and most recovery services operate on a no cure, no pay basis.
Password & PIN Recovery
Many crypto users lose access to their wallets because they forget their passwords or PINs. Recovery experts start by collecting a list of password hints from the client. Since trillions of possible combinations exist, clients need to provide as much information as they can to narrow down the options. Teams then use brute-force and dictionary attacks with specialized cryptographic custom-built tools to get access back to the wallet.
Seed Phrase Reconstruction
An invalid or lost seed phrase is another common reason wallets become inaccessible. If the seed phrase is completely lost with no hints, recovery is impossible. However, if only a few words are missing, recovery experts can reconstruct the correct combinations using the BIP-39 or BIP-44 standard word lists. They then apply brute-force techniques and dictionary attacks with custom-built software.
Wallet File Data Extraction
Specialists recover wallet data from backup files (e.g., JSON, DAT) when users cannot access their wallets directly. Clients need this service when their wallet software is corrupted, deleted, or the device is unavailable. Recovery teams analyze the backup files and extract the private keys or wallet information with the help of specialized tools and custom software.
Crypto Recovers: A Trustworthy Crypto Wallet Recovery Company
Crypto Recovers is a leading crypto wallet recovery service with over six years of experience helping users regain access to lost crypto wallets such as MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Ledger, Bitcoin Core, and more. We use advanced specialized software, algorithms, and custom techniques to restore passwords, reconstruct seed phrases, and recover corrupted or inaccessible wallet files. Our process begins only after signing a legal contract, to secure your credentials and give you peace of mind.
Since 2019, we have expanded from our base in the Netherlands to serve clients worldwide, successfully recovering over 200 wallets in more than 20 countries.
Our standard recovery fee is 20% of the recovered amount. Clients can meet our experts in person at our office or schedule an online meeting to figure out their recovery chances. Our team collaborates with major companies in the crypto industry, and clients consistently rate us 5/5 for professionalism, transparency, and successful results. You can verify our business registration on our website or via the Chamber of Commerce (KvK) by simply typing in our name.
Services we provide:
- Lost wallet recovery
- Password & PIN recovery
- Seed phrase reconstruction
- Wallet file data extraction
- Scam tracing
To determine your recovery chances, drop by our office or book an online meeting with our recovery experts!
