How to Report Crypto Scams in 2026: A Worldwide Process for Victims

Crypto scams are global, but the reporting process still depends on national law-enforcement systems. A victim in London, Singapore, Sydney, Mumbai, or New York may encounter the same fake exchange, wallet drainer, investment scheme, or impersonation account, yet the correct police report, regulator, and cybercrime portal will differ by country.

The first response should follow the same order almost everywhere: prevent further loss, preserve blockchain evidence, notify any exchange or wallet provider that may still be able to act, and create an official report with the appropriate authority. Crypto transactions are usually irreversible once confirmed, but stolen funds can still reach centralized exchanges, bridges, payment processors, or other identifiable services where investigators may be able to preserve records or restrict an account.

Describing the incident accurately also improves the report because different forms of fraud leave different evidence. Romance-investment schemes, fake trading platforms, phishing pages, address poisoning, malicious approvals, exchange-account takeovers, and recovery scams should not all be reduced to a generic claim that “crypto was stolen.” Reviewing common cryptocurrency scam patterns can help explain how the loss occurred and which wallets, accounts, websites, or transactions deserve immediate attention.