Scam Type
Impersonation Scam
Recovery.
Licensed U.S. attorneys representing victims of crypto impersonation fraud, including fake exchange support, celebrity scams, and government impersonation.
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What is a Crypto Impersonation Scam?
- Scammers pose as trusted entities: crypto exchange support teams, celebrities, government officials, or law enforcement.
- Contact comes through phishing links, fake apps, cloned social media profiles, or phone calls that are convincingly real.
- Victims are often told their crypto account is compromised, that they owe taxes on earnings, or that a giveaway requires a small deposit to unlock a larger reward.
- Once access or funds are obtained, the scammer disappears, often leaving victims with no recourse through the exchange or platform itself.
Common Forms
- Fake exchange support calls
- Celebrity giveaway scams
- IRS / FBI impersonation
- Deepfake video fraud
Self-Assessment
How Do I Know if I've Been Scammed?
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You May Have a Case
Based on your situation, we may be able to help.
Our Credentials
Why CyberJustice?
Free Video Consultation
We meet with you face-to-face by video at no cost, so you can rest assured you're speaking to a real attorney before you commit to anything.
In-House Blockchain Investigation
Our investigators trace your crypto through every wallet, exchange, and mixer using the same forensic tools deployed by the FBI and Secret Service.
Coordinated Legal Action
We pursue every viable avenue: civil lawsuits, emergency freezing orders, law enforcement referrals, and DOJ remission petitions, all under one roof.
CyberJustice Law Group was built specifically for cases like yours. We have been representing crypto scam victims since 2022, long before most firms recognized this as a practice area.
Licensed U.S. Attorneys
Not a "recovery agent" or offshore service. We are a real law firm you can verify.Best-In-Class
We have represented victims of crypto impersonation fraud across dozens of cases, developing forensic and legal strategies for exchange impersonation, deepfake fraud, and government spoofing.Proven Techniques
We use the same blockchain forensic software deployed by the FBI and Secret Service to trace stolen crypto.Full Stack Litigation
Blockchain forensics and civil litigation are handled in-house. No handoffs, no gaps: one team that controls the whole case.
Our Approach
How We Help
Sue the Scammers
We trace your crypto through every wallet and exchange, then file civil lawsuits and seek emergency freezing orders to lock down whatever remains.
- Blockchain forensic tracing
- Civil litigation against scammers
- Emergency freezing orders
Seek Victim Remission
If your losses connect to assets the government has already seized, you may be entitled to file a remission petition and recover from those funds.
- Blockchain tracing connects your loss
- Remission petitions filed with DOJ
- Access to seized asset pools
Work with Law Enforcement
We serve as your law enforcement liaison, with established contacts at FBI and Secret Service offices nationwide, opening freeze mechanisms a civil attorney alone cannot access.
- Direct FBI & Secret Service relationships
- Faster freeze mechanisms
- International cooperation channels
Sue the Facilitators
When the scammers are beyond reach, the exchanges, platforms, and launderers that enabled them often aren't. We evaluate every case for third-party liability.
- Negligent exchanges and platforms
- Money launderers & knowing participants
- Service providers who ignored red flags
Common Questions
FAQs
- Sometimes. Impersonation cases often involve authorized transactions — you sent the funds willingly, even if under false pretenses — which can limit certain legal remedies. What matters most is whether the scammer can be identified, whether funds passed through a reachable exchange, and how quickly action is taken. Not every case results in recovery, but options often exist that victims are not aware of.
- A crypto impersonation scam occurs when someone poses as a trusted entity, such as a crypto exchange support team, a celebrity, or a government official, to gain access to your funds or account credentials. Common forms include fake Coinbase or Binance customer support calls, celebrity crypto giveaway scams, IRS or FBI impersonation, and deepfake video fraud.
- Stop all contact and do not send any additional funds. Screenshot and save everything: conversations, transaction IDs, wallet addresses, platform or profile URLs, and any names or contact information used. When you are ready, speaking with a cryptocurrency fraud attorney can help you understand what happened and what recovery options may be available.
- Yes. CyberJustice Law Group is a licensed U.S. law firm, not a recovery agent or third-party service. Our attorneys are bar-admitted and verifiable. We have specialized in representing cryptocurrency fraud victims since 2022 and do not cold-call victims or require upfront cryptocurrency payments.
- Almost never. Crypto exchanges typically treat transactions as final once completed, even when a victim was deceived into authorizing them. Voluntary refunds are rarely granted. Civil litigation and, in some cases, third-party liability claims against negligent platforms are typically the most viable paths to recovery.
- Your initial video consultation with CyberJustice Law Group is free. We review your situation, assess what happened, and explain your legal options before you commit to anything. Fee arrangements vary by case, and we will be straightforward about costs and realistic about outcomes from the very first conversation.
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You've been targeted. A free video consultation is where we review what happened, explain your options, and tell you honestly what is possible.
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"Most of our clients come to us after being told there is nothing they can do. That isn't always the case. Every case we take starts with making sure you actually understand your options."

Marshal Hoda
Founder, CyberJustice Law Group · Licensed Attorney · UC Berkeley School of Law
