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Evidence-Driven Financial & Crypto Investigations
Seamus Manley Investigations supports victims to trace on-chain activity, investigating crypto and digital-asset fraud, and building cases that stand up to legal and regulatory scrutiny.
No upfront investigative fees on qualifying cases
Blockchain, banking, and OSINT methodology
Discreet support for victims and legal teams
About Seamus Manley Investigations
Led by Experienced Financial & Crypto Investigators
Seamus Manley Investigations is a specialist investigative practice focused on cryptocurrency fraud, high-risk financial activity, and complex online scams.
Our team combines blockchain tracing, traditional financial analysis, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) to reconstruct what happened to your funds and identify realistic recovery paths.
- Clear, written investigative reports for you or your legal team
- Evidence-based tracing of wallets, platforms, and intermediaries
- Practical guidance on law-enforcement and civil options
- Discreet handling of sensitive personal and financial details
What We Investigate
Core Investigation Areas
We focus on complex financial and crypto cases where professional tracing and structured documentation can make a meaningful difference to your legal or recovery options.
Cryptocurrency Investment & Trading Scams
Ponzi schemes, fake trading platforms, and “guaranteed return” operations that disappeared with client deposits.
Recovery Scams & Fake “Asset Tracers”
Secondary scams that demand upfront fees or “taxes” to unlock funds that never existed.
Unauthorized Transfers & Compromised Wallets
Phishing, SIM swaps, and wallet-to-wallet movements you do not recognise or did not authorize.
Broker & Platform Due Diligence
Background checks on high-risk platforms, counterparties, and intermediaries for counsel and institutional clients.
Watch · How recovery actually works
See what really happens to “lost” crypto
Before you write the money off, watch Seamus Manley explain why funds reported as gone are often still traceable — and what a real, evidence-led investigation looks like.
Process
How Your Case Moves Forward
Every investigation follows a structured workflow so you know exactly what happens after you contact us.
Submit secure case details
Share your timeline, transaction records, and supporting documents through our encrypted intake form.
Evidence review & feasibility
We map the transaction paths and confirm whether a meaningful, evidence-based investigation is possible.
Investigation & tracing
We trace funds across wallets, platforms, and intermediaries, documenting each step and data source.
Report & next steps
You receive clear documentation that can support bank escalations, law-enforcement referrals, or civil claims.
We work to the standards expected by legal counsel, banks, and regulators. Careful record-keeping, verifiable sources, and separation between fact and inference.
Scam Broker & Platform Watchlist
Scam Broker Directory Preview
We maintain a living directory of high-risk brokers, platforms, and “recovery” services identified through our investigations.
| Broker / Platform | Type | Status | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExampleTradingPro | Unlicensed CFD / Crypto | High-risk / Reported | Dec 2025 |
| GlobalFXMax | Offshore “investment” platform | Multiple victim reports | Dec 2025 |
| PrimeCoin Recovery | Fake “fund recovery” service | Blacklisted | Dec 2025 |
For existing clients
Track an existing case
Already working with Seamus Manley Investigations? Use your unique case ID to securely view updates.
- Current status and recent activity
- Key milestones and upcoming steps
- Secure channel for additional evidence
Why clients & counsel choose SMI
Evidence first. No hype.
- No upfront investigative fees on qualifying cases.
- Evidence, not promises — no false guarantees.
- Law- and bank-ready reporting for escalations.
- Discreet, victim-focused communication.
- We do not impersonate authorities — ever.
Insights
Latest investigative insights
Short briefings on scam patterns, investigative techniques, and what realistically happens after you report a case.
What a bank or law-enforcement report actually needs
The minimum documentation required for a credible complaint.
Read more →Avoiding repeat victimisation after the first scam
How follow-up scammers target distressed victims — and how to avoid them.
Read more →A client’s story
“I was told my crypto was gone. They proved otherwise.”
— A Seamus Manley client
Dramatization based on a real client account. The person shown is an actor and identifying details have been changed to protect privacy.
Next step
Ready to have your situation properly investigated?
Share your case details securely. We’ll review your materials and confirm whether a formal investigation is appropriate — with no upfront investigative fees on qualifying cases.