Financial & Crypto Investigation Services
Seamus Manley Investigations focuses on complex financial and cryptocurrency matters where structured, evidence-based work can materially help victims, legal counsel, and organisations understand what happened and what realistic options remain.
We do not sell “guaranteed recovery” or instant outcomes. Every engagement begins with a factual review, clear scoping, and written terms before any investigation proceeds.
Typical matters include:
- Cryptocurrency “investment”, trading, or broker scams
- Secondary “recovery” schemes demanding upfront fees
- Unauthorised wallet transfers, SIM swap, or phishing incidents
- Due diligence on high-risk platforms or counterparties
- Documentation to support bank disputes or legal proceedings
If your situation is outside these categories, you can still contact us — we will confirm if it is something we can responsibly take on.
Core service areas
Our work is organised into several core service areas. In each, the focus is the same: verifiable data, clear documentation, and realistic guidance on next steps.
Crypto investment & trading scams
Investigations into fake “brokers”, unlicensed CFD platforms, and high-yield schemes that solicited deposits and then blocked withdrawals or disappeared.
- Tracing of deposited funds across wallets and platforms
- Timeline reconstruction from onboarding to last contact
- Identification of counterparties, processors, and key entities
Recovery scams & fake “asset tracers”
Cases where previous victims are solicited by people claiming to work with “Interpol”, “blockchain recovery units”, or similar, demanding fees or “taxes” to release funds.
- Verification of claimed agencies, licences, and legal documents
- Assessment of whether any real recovery steps have been taken
- Evidence organisation for law-enforcement or reporting bodies
Unauthorised transfers & compromised wallets
Situations where assets left your wallet or exchange account without your consent, often due to phishing links, malware, or SIM swap attacks.
- Transaction path reconstruction from source wallet to current location
- Identification of clusters, mixers, and intermediary services
- Technical narrative suitable for bank or platform reports
Broker, platform & counterparty due diligence
For law firms and organisations needing an informed view on the risk profile of a platform or entity before escalation, litigation, or onboarding.
- Open-source intelligence (OSINT) and reputation review
- Licensing, registration, and ownership checks where possible
- Summary risk assessment for internal decision-making
How we approach each investigation
The specifics vary by case, but our approach is consistent: build a clear, evidence-based picture of what happened using reliable sources, and separate what can be proven from what can only be inferred.
Structured investigative workflow
- Initial intake & screening. We review your description, documents, and transaction records to confirm that a formal investigation is appropriate.
- Scoping & written terms. Clear scope, objectives, limitations, and fee structure are agreed in writing before work proceeds.
- Data gathering & tracing. We collect and analyse on-chain, platform, and open-source data relevant to your case.
- Analysis & correlation. We map relationships between wallets, entities, and events, highlighting what is supported by evidence.
- Reporting & guidance. You receive a structured report and practical guidance on possible next steps.
Deliverables you can actually use
Most engagements are designed to support one or more of the following:
- Reports or affidavits for law-enforcement or regulatory complaints
- Documentation for bank disputes, chargebacks, or compliance teams
- Internal briefings for legal counsel or organisational decision-makers
We avoid speculative language and clearly distinguish between:
- Observed facts (directly supported by evidence)
- Reasoned inferences (logical but not fully proven)
- Unknowns & limitations (what cannot be confirmed)
This clarity helps your case be taken more seriously by the professionals who review it.
Clients & counterparties
We primarily work with individuals, legal professionals, and organisations who need structured analysis, not promotional promises.
Victims of financial & crypto scams
Individuals and families who have lost funds to online scams, fraudulent platforms, or unauthorised wallet activity and need clarity, documentation, and realistic guidance.
We explain what can be investigated, what cannot, and what options may exist even when funds have moved through multiple intermediaries.
Law firms & counsel
Legal teams who require structured analysis, exhibits, or technical explanation to support civil actions, complaints, or advisory work for their clients.
We can work as an investigative resource, helping to make complex transaction paths and platform behaviour understandable in plain language.
Businesses & institutions
Companies and organisations exposed to high-risk platforms, counterparties, or internal fraud involving digital assets or online financial services.
Engagements are scoped to your internal requirements, with a focus on evidence, risk, and decision-making — not marketing.
Frequently asked about our services
Do you charge upfront fees for victim investigations?
For many victim cases, we do not charge an upfront investigative fee. Instead, we may work on a success-based or hybrid structure if the facts and jurisdiction make this appropriate. In other situations, especially for complex or institutional work, a fixed or staged fee may apply.
The structure is always explained in writing before any investigation begins.
Can you guarantee that lost funds will be recovered?
No. We do not guarantee recovery. Our role is to investigate, document, and help you understand what happened to your funds, and how that information can support legal, banking, or regulatory actions where appropriate.
Any person or company claiming “100% guaranteed recovery” should be treated with extreme caution.
Will you contact law enforcement or my bank for me?
In some matters, we can assist with preparing documentation that supports a complaint or escalation. In others, it is more appropriate for you or your legal counsel to submit materials directly.
We will explain what is realistic in your particular case once the investigation scope is clear.
What if my situation involves both a scam and a “recovery company”?
This is common. In many cases, we review both the original scam and any follow-up “recovery” attempts together, as they form part of the same overall pattern of conduct.
When you submit your case, include details of every company, broker, or individual you have dealt with so far.
Ready to have your situation assessed?
If your circumstances match any of the service areas above, you can submit your case securely for an initial review. We will confirm whether a formal investigation is appropriate and outline the likely scope and structure.
The more detail you can provide — dates, transaction IDs, amounts, platform names, and any communication records — the more meaningful our initial assessment can be.