Crypto fraud attorneys for investors, companies and the accused.
Crypto Law Hub's cryptocurrency fraud lawyers represent individuals, companies and investor groups harmed by crypto fraud. We build claims against the people and businesses behind misrepresented tokens, fake cryptocurrency platforms and failed investments, in court, in arbitration and before regulators. We also defend founders, companies and individuals accused of cryptocurrency fraud.
No lawyer can guarantee a recovery. We will tell you plainly whether we see a viable path, and what it would cost, before any work begins.
What cryptocurrency fraud looks like.
- Misrepresented projects — founders who raised money on false claims about a token, its team, its blockchain technology or its use of funds, including “rug pulls.”
- Fake cryptocurrency platforms — investment or trading sites that show fake balances and block withdrawals.
- Yield and Ponzi-style schemes — promised cryptocurrency returns paid out of new investors’ money.
- Misappropriation — a partner, fund manager or service provider who moved crypto assets they were trusted to hold.
- Market manipulation — wash trading, pump-and-dump schemes and insider misuse of information.
- Fake recovery services — people who promise to recover lost crypto for an upfront fee and then disappear.
Legal claims available to crypto fraud victims.
The right claim depends on who made the misrepresentation, what was sold and where. Common options include:
- Fraud and fraudulent inducement — claims against the people who made false statements to get your money.
- Breach of contract and fiduciary duty — claims against partners, managers and service providers who broke their obligations.
- Conversion and unjust enrichment — claims to reach cryptocurrency that was taken or kept without right.
- Securities claims — federal and state claims where the token or investment was a security.
- Deceptive practices — New York General Business Law § 349 claims for deceptive consumer practices.
The New York Attorney General can also act under the Martin Act, though private parties cannot sue under it directly.
How we build a crypto fraud claim.
- Assess — we review what you were told, what you signed and what you lost, and identify every potentially responsible party.
- Trace — we follow the cryptocurrency on the blockchain to find exchanges, custodians or issuers that hold it.
- Preserve — we send preservation letters and, where the facts support it, seek court orders to stop assets from moving.
- File — we bring the claim in the right forum: state or federal court, arbitration, or a coordinated action with other victims.
- Resolve and collect — we negotiate, litigate to judgment and enforce it against reachable assets.
Defending against crypto fraud allegations.
Being accused of cryptocurrency fraud by investors, a counterparty or a regulator puts your business and reputation at risk quickly. We represent founders, companies, funds and individuals facing civil fraud claims, investor demands, arbitration, and inquiries from the SEC, CFTC, state regulators and the New York Attorney General. We start by preserving your records, assessing the claims and controlling what is said on your behalf, then build the defense on documented blockchain and business records.
Where crypto fraud claims are brought.
- Court — New York state court, including the Commercial Division for larger cases, or federal court.
- Arbitration — required by many cryptocurrency exchange and platform user agreements.
- Group actions — when many investors were harmed the same way, a coordinated or class action can share the cost.
- Regulators and law enforcement — we help clients report to the FBI’s IC3, the SEC, the CFTC and the New York Attorney General, which can run in parallel with a civil claim.
Bring a timeline of events, transaction hashes, wallet addresses, platform account details, and every message, contract, website screenshot and marketing document you received. Do not delete anything.
Crypto fraud questions.
- Is cryptocurrency fraud a crime or a civil matter? It can be both. Prosecutors decide whether to bring criminal charges. You can pursue a civil claim for your own losses whether or not there is a criminal case.
- Is there a deadline to file a crypto fraud claim? Yes, and it varies by claim and state. In New York, fraud claims generally must be filed within six years of the fraud, or two years from when it was or could have been discovered, whichever is later. Other claims can have shorter deadlines, so act quickly.
- Can I join with other victims? Often. When many people were harmed by the same cryptocurrency scheme, a group or class action can be the most cost-effective path.
- Do you also defend people accused of crypto fraud? Yes. We represent founders, companies and individuals accused of cryptocurrency fraud by investors, counterparties or regulators, in court, in arbitration and in regulatory inquiries.
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Seven years focused on cryptocurrency law · Experience in federal and state courts and before the SEC and CFTC · Admitted in New York, Texas and Georgia
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