Scam Type
Pig Butchering
Scam Recovery.
Most firms treat pig butchering as one case type among dozens. We built our practice around it. That focus means deeper expertise and stronger representation for victims.
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What is Pig Butchering?
- Scammers meet victims on dating apps, social media, or messaging platforms and build a romantic or friendly relationship over weeks or months.
- Once trust is established, they introduce a fake investment or crypto trading platform and encourage the victim to deposit funds.
- The platform shows fabricated gains, then blocks withdrawals or vanishes entirely once larger sums are committed.
- In a final twist of the knife, many victims are then targeted by recovery scammers: fake agents who promise to retrieve the stolen crypto for an upfront fee, stealing even more in the process.
- Knowing how this fraud works is often the first thing victims need before they know what to do next.
Self-Assessment
How Do I Know if I've Been Scammed?
Check every statement that applies to your situation.
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.
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Licensed U.S. Attorneys
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Best-In-Class
We were among the first firms to file DOJ remission petitions on behalf of pig butchering victims, giving clients access to pools of seized assets others don't know exist. -
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. Recovery depends on how much time has passed, where the funds went, and whether assets can still be reached through civil litigation or government restitution programs. Not every case results in recovery, but more options exist than most victims realize. Speaking with an attorney early gives you the clearest picture of what is actually possible in your situation.
- Stop all contact and payments. Screenshot everything you have: conversations, transaction IDs, wallet addresses, platform URLs, and any profiles involved. Do not pay any additional fees to unlock your funds. When you are ready, speaking with a crypto fraud attorney can help you understand what happened and what options may be available to you.
- Almost never. Banks and crypto exchanges classify these as completed, voluntary transactions, even when made under false pretenses. Chargebacks and voluntary refunds are rarely granted in crypto fraud cases. Civil litigation is typically the only effective path to recovering funds lost in a pig butchering scam.
- 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, well before pig butchering became widely recognized as a distinct practice area.
- It depends. Suing the scammers directly is often impractical when they operate overseas, but that is rarely the only option. When stolen funds pass through U.S.-exposed exchanges or wallets, those assets may still be reachable through civil litigation. Third-party liability claims against negligent exchanges and facilitators can also succeed regardless of where the scammers are based. Whether any of these paths are viable in your case depends on the specific facts, which is what the initial consultation is for.
- 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 upfront about costs and realistic about outcomes from the very first conversation.
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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