Cryptocurrency Scams & Recovering Stolen Digital Assets - What to Watch Out For

Introduction

With the increasing popularity and ownership of cryptocurrency, the prevalence of scams and hacks has also increased with varying levels of sophistication.

In response to this, the Courts of England and Wales have sought to assist the victims of cryptocurrency fraud and scams in recovering stolen cryptocurrency.

This new virtual classroom seminar will look at the types of scams clients may have fallen victim to and go through the steps necessary to trace, freeze and recover stolen digital assets.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• What cryptocurrency is and how blockchain works
• The common types of cryptocurrency scams and how to spot them
• Considerations when deciding on the best approach for clients who have been scammed
• Steps to take to trace stolen cryptocurrency
• Contents of an expert tracing report
• What the Court will want from your report
• The applications to make and orders to seek with the Court
• Factors to consider when dealing with cryptocurrency exchanges
• How to issue a claim against a fraudster and obtain judgment
• The types of orders the Courts are willing to make to assist victims of fraud
• Enforcement of a cryptocurrency judgment
• What other options are available where proceedings are not proportionate

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.