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Despite the grim realities faced by victims, there are efforts underway to track down stolen funds. Blockchain investigations, supported by companies like Chainalysis, assist law enforcement in tracing the flow of cryptocurrency funds, providing leads that can potentially help recover assets. However, the challenges remain substantial, particularly when funds are transferred across jurisdictions with varying regulations.
The challenges of asset recovery also magnify when considering the presence of bad actors looking to exploit victims seeking to reclaim their lost funds. These fraudulent parties prey on the desperation of scam victims, further complicating the recovery process.