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Cyber Investigators Specialising in Scam, Cryptocurrency and Social Media Investigations

Our Expertise in Cyber Investigations

Cyber Investigators

Australia's Leading Cyber Investigations Company

Cybertrace is an Australian cyber investigations and intelligence service provider specialising in scam investigations, cryptocurrency tracing, social media investigations, skip tracing and forensic website investigations. We investigate cybercrime, online fraud, anonymous online activity and digital evidence for individuals, companies and legal matters worldwide with clear, confidential and comprehensive reporting. Cybertrace does not provide cyber security services or IT security support.

What is Cyber Investigation?

Our Cyber Investigation Services

Cyber investigations involve the process of identifying, analysing and locating individuals, organisations and digital infrastructure involved in online activity. These investigations are commonly conducted in relation to online fraud, scams, anonymous social media accounts, cryptocurrency transactions and digital evidence. Cyber investigations are often used by individuals, companies, legal professionals and government agencies when traditional investigation methods are not sufficient to identify an offender or locate a person of interest.

WHO ARE WE?

Global Investigative Excellence Since 2015

We are a global investigative firm providing licensed, tailor-made solutions for private and commercial clientele. Operating from our Sydney head office and our European branch, Cybertrace B.V., we deliver highly confidential, comprehensive results. We are committed to excellence, guaranteeing the highest caliber of service in every investigation we undertake.

Cybertrace’s story began in Australia in 2015. Today, our management team brings a combined 46 years’ experience in cyber investigations and intelligence. We leverage advanced forensic techniques to achieve results that others cannot.

Our Core Investigation Services

We specialise in complex digital forensics and intelligence gathering, specifically focusing on:

  • Cyber Fraud & Scams: Expert investigation of investment scams, romance scams, and scam website forensics.
  • Asset Recovery Services: Specialist support in identifying and tracing lost assets (learn how to avoid recovery scams).
  • Social Media Intelligence: Unmasking anonymous social media accounts and investigating identity theft.
  • Corporate Due Diligence: Comprehensive background checks and risk assessments.
  • Cyber-Safety: Specialised investigations into cyber-bullying and online harassment.
  • Skip Tracing: Location-based investigations to find individuals globally.

Accredited Expertise & Trust

Cybertrace International Pty Ltd is a premier Australian firm specialising in private cyber investigations. Our operations are built on a foundation of rigorous academic and professional standards:

  • Licensed & Insured: Licensed by the New South Wales Police Force and fully insured.
  • Highly Qualified Team: A multi-disciplinary team of experts holding PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s degrees.
  • Certified Cryptocurrency Tracers: Our elite tracers are Certified Chainalysis Cryptocurrency Examiners (CCCE).
  • Government-Licensed Investigators: All staff are NSW Government-licensed, holding a minimum of the CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services.

Why Choose Cybertrace?

Our 10-year history is 100% authentic

  • The Same Leadership: Our founder has led the company since Day 1. When you hire us, you’re getting the same expertise and passion that built our reputation.
  • A Proven Track Record: We didn’t buy our history; we earned it. Every case we’ve solved in the last decade was handled by our team, using our own methods.
  • Direct Accountability: You aren’t dealing with a revolving door of managers. You’re working with a stable team that is personally invested in your results.
  • Modern Skills: We focus on what works right now. Our 10 years represent a decade of active, modern investigations.
  • Proven Experience: Our leadership has a combined 46 years experience in Law Enforcement, Intelligence and Cyber Security.
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Our Partners


Cybertrace is proud to work with a network of respected organisations across finance, education and industry — relationships that support the depth, accuracy and trust behind every investigation we deliver.


Cybertrace In The Media


Our expertise in cyber crime investigation has been recognised by top industry publications, highlighting our commitment to solving digital crime.

Dan Halpin talks about Should Australian banks be forced to compensate scam victims? on Channel 7 Sunrise.
Dan Halpin speaks with Channel Seven Sunrise

Dan Halpin speaks with Channel 7 Sunrise about Should Australian banks be forced to compensate scam victims? on 27 January 2025

Dan Halpin CEO of Cybertrace speaking with 7 News about the Chris Brown scam investigation using AI including deepfake and voice cloning technology and for scam investigators Australia.
Dan Halpin speaks with 7 News

Dan Halpin CEO of Cybertrace speaking with 7 News about the Chris Brown scam using AI on 12 May 2025

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Our Services


Expert cyber investigations provide peace of mind and actionable intelligence and evidence. Cybertrace is licensed and insured for cyber investigations and has been in operation since 2015

Scam Investigation

Identify Who Scammed you

Are you the victim of an online scam? We understand the methods used by global scam syndicates and can identify scammed you. As part of our scam investigation process, we work closely with international law enforcement to bring those responsible to justice.

Cryptocurrency Tracing

Trace Your Stolen Cryptocurrency

We help victims of cryptocurrency and investment scams through investigation, disruption and asset recovery operations. Our cryptocurrency tracing Bitcoin, USDT, Litecoin, Ether or other cryptocurrencies, we can help you recover your investment by tracing the transactions.

Cyber Bullying & Online Grooming Investigations

We Help You Keep Your Family Safe

Are you the victim of anonymous cyber bullying? Has a sexual predator tricked your child into sending explicit photos? Turn the tables on bullies, groomers and predators with Cybertrace’s cyber bullying and online grooming investigations. We are experts in identifying offenders.

Social Media Investigations

We Expose Cyberbullies, Stalkers and Harassers

We provide social media investigations for anyone experiencing online bullying, harassment, extortion and impersonation. Using custom-built tools, we specialise in exposing offenders hiding behind anonymous accounts

Website Cyber Forensics

Uncover Who Operates a Scam Website

Our analysts are experts in forensic website investigation: Whether your case is linked to an investment scam or copyright infringement, our team can find the behind the offending website.

Background Checks

We Deliver All Types of Background Checks

Do you need a pre-employment check, search a business associate or life partner? Make sure there are no red flags. A Cybertrace background check is comprehensive, professional, discreet, and trusted internationally by private and corporate customers.

Corporate Due Diligence

We Provide Due Diligence Services

We provide detailed corporate or executive due diligence reports by forensically examining a company or person’s background. We work with companies looking for executive hires, mergers, acquisitions and major contracts.

Skip Trace Investigations

We Find The People Who Are Hard to Find

We have extensive expertise and experience providing premium skip trace investigation services in Australia. Whether you are looking for an estate beneficiary, old school friend, long-lost love or biological parent, our team can help you.

Asset Recovery

We Help You Get Your Money Back

Combining in-house expertise and international partners, we offer professional assets recovery services for victims of scams and fraud: we can identify the offender using our state-of-art investigation techniques and assist in assets recovery.

Cryptocurrency Expert Opinion

We Provide Expert Opinions for Legal Cases

Do you need a cryptocurrency expert to provide admissible evidence for a court case, business operation or tax submission? Is your client going through a divorce and suspects their ex of hiding assets? Our experts can provide professional reports and, if preferred, appear as witnesses.

Online Brand Protection

Protect your online branding with Cybertrace

Online brand protection safeguards a company’s digital identity and reputation from counterfeiters, cyber squatters, and unauthorised use. By monitoring online channels, firms can detect infringements, ensuring brand integrity and customer trust in an increasingly digital marketplace.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY 

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Our Processes

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Our Ethos

We believe that ethics and integrity are the backbone of any quality company. To ensure you receive the highest quality service, we only recruit staff who believe in our core values.

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IT Security

We guarantee your personal details are secure through our implementation of stringent business practice and governance. We ensure the security of your information by storing all records offline to avoid hacking and data leaks.

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Confidentiality

When absolute confidentiality is a must. Many of our clientele are high net worth or high profile individuals who cannot risk any breach of confidentiality in their personal and professional lives. We guarantee the highest level of confidentiality during our provision of service, as well as after.

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Innovation

Our CEO and Founder, Dan Halpin has a reputation as a leading innovator in the Australian and international intelligence community. Cybertrace frequently uses internal custom built technology (including AI technology) to gain results that no others service provider can.

Why Choose Cybertrace

OUR EXPERIENCE

  • Cybertrace International Pty Ltd is an Australian owned intelligence-focused (OSINT) cyber investigation company. We also own and operate Cybertrace B.V which is our Dutch subsidiary. We are innovative Cyber Investigators and pioneers in the development of custom technology-based cyber investigation tools to increase our product capability.
  • Our Founder and CEO Dan Halpin is a world renowned Cyber Investigator and undisputed leader in the field of private intelligence and cyber investigation.
  • Cybertrace was structured with the same level professionalism, integrity and quality that client expect from government and top-tier corporations; whilst maintaining its boutique feel.
  • Cybertrace work closely with clients to determine the most efficient method of investigation based on current intelligence. This in turn saves you money through correct targeting and investigation planning.
  • Cybertrace understands your needs and guarantee the highest level of confidentiality and compliance with privacy legislation include the European and United Kingdom GDPR.
  • Cybertrace Cyber Investigation Services offer superior online (OSINT) investigation capabilities both in Australia and around the world. We are regularly engaged for internationally for multi-national cyber-fraud investigations.
  • Cybertrace Cyber Investigators are highly trained in online investigation related techniques including; open source intelligence (OSINT), cryptocurrency tracing, website forensic investigation, data analysis and Social Media Investigation.
  • Cybertrace takes client confidentiality to the next level. We store all client records on our encrypted cloud servers to protect personal information from hacking and identity theft.
  • Our reporting is first rate and used by other Australia-based investigation firms as the industry benchmark. We accurately describe the intelligence and evidence we collect due to our extensive combined law enforcement and intelligence background.
  • Cybertrace has built several custom investigation tools to assist us with capturing the intelligence and evidence you require.

Contact Us

Contact our friendly staff at Cybertrace Australia for a confidential assessment of your case. Speak with the experts.

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