Scam Investigation Specialists


Fully Licensed Scam Investigators

At Cybertrace, our fully licensed scam investigators are experts at identifying the individuals and groups behind online fraud. Based in Australia, our scam investigator team’s proven track record of solving cases affirms our reputation as leaders in the field, locally and around the world.

Scammer Identification and Asset Recovery Support

We use advanced techniques and custom-built tools to trace fraud right to its origins. Once we’ve identified who has defrauded our clients online we compile meticulous reports full of the data they need to take action.

With our internationally renowned expertise, Cybertrace’s work supports you in pursuing justice, recovering your assets and being safe in the face of any future threats. 

What Is Cyber Fraud?

When conducting cyber fraud, criminals operate in online settings to deceive people and steal their money, personal details or sensitive information. In some instances too, cybercriminals coerce or extort individuals into providing assets, or even pictures. 

Broadly, cyber fraud can fall into the categories of phishing scams, investment fraud, identity theft and fake online relationships. Very often, victims don’t realise they’ve been targeted until it’s too late.

But it might not be too late. We are here to help.

The Types of Cyber Fraud We Investigate

  • Investment Scams
  • Cryptocurrency (Crypto)
  • Asset Recovery Scams
  • Romance Scams
  • Email & Phishing Scams
  • Employment & Job
  • Bank Fraud
  • Phone & SMS Scams

Cyber Fraud is on the Rise

The number of cyber fraud cases targeting individuals and businesses are increasing both in Australia and around the world.

At Cybertrace, our cyber investigators specialise in investigating cybercrimes to meet an ever-growing demand. As cyber fraudsters become cleverer and more numerous, with our advanced technology and combined decades of experience, we find them and make them accountable.

Cybertrace Uncovers Cyber Fraud Syndicates and Delivers Justice

Cybertrace stands at the forefront of the global cyber fraud investigations industry. With the same rigorous, relentless focus we take to each investigation, we keep abreast of the shapeshifting tactics that international cybercrime syndicates use. 

Through our precise and comprehensive investigations, Cybertrace reveals the individuals who orchestrate elaborate scams. We remain a global leader through continuously staying ahead of the scammers and pioneering new investigative practices. 

Based in Australia, Cybertrace collaborates closely with global partners, including legal professionals and law enforcement agencies. Together, we are committed to serving justice.

How Cybertrace Helps Cyber Fraud And Scam Victims

At Cybertrace, we offer a full suite of cyber fraud and scam investigation services. Our scam investigators focus on identifying the offenders behind these crimes and gathering solid evidence to support victims in pursuing justice. We combine sophisticated technology with a hands-on approach, tracking scammers across the surface and in the the deep, dark web.

Testimonial From One Of Our Clients

5 star Google review from Mark Gibbons, a Cybertrace client.

Our client Mark Gibbons has approved us using his real name as we explain the process undertaken in recovering money from a cyber scam. Read the full case study about Mark’s case where Cybertrace provided expert cryptocurrency tracing and website forensics.

Cybertrace Collaborates with Police

Like Cybertrace, police departments are experienced in handling cyber fraud investigations. However, they are often too stretched by policing other crimes in the community to be able to respond to online crime.

Often overwhelmed by the volume of reports they receive about cyber scams, police are forced to sideline or delay their responses, leaving victims feeling extra distressed and helpless.

This is where Cybertrace steps in and provides cyber fraud victims with the attention they deserve. 

For some cases, police assistance may be required, however victims are a lot more likely to see their case accepted and actioned if they present law enforcement with a Cybertrace report already outlining who is behind the scam. 

In past cases the evidence collected by Cybertrace for scam cases has been used by law enforcement agencies in Australia and globally. 

Although we are in Australia, Cybertrace’s reports have also been accepted and used in criminal and civil court cases globally, including the United States, Israel and Argentina, to mention a few.

Our Approach To Cyber Fraud

As a private cyber fraud investigation company, we act immediately, free from the constraints of public sector bureaucracy. Our dedicated team of experts engages cutting-edge technology specifically developed to identify scammers, regardless of where they are operating from.

Shifting seamlessly between proven strategies and a bespoke approach to each investigation, our fraud investigation products are unmatched in the field. 

Our commitment is to empowering victims with actionable intelligence and reports that stand up to the rigours of courts of law. 

Using website cyber forensics, cryptocurrency tracing and other in-house techniques we have developed, our clients stand a strong chance of finding out who has perpetrated cyber fraud against them. Once Cybertrace has identified them, we can work in close collaboration with national and international partners to recover assets. Due to our long and fruitful history of working with various police departments we understand their investigative evidence requirements and processes. This is of great benefit to our clients, who are usually in dire need of this kind of experience and expertise.

Image of man in handcuffs representing Scam Investigations and Cyber Fraud Investigation in Australia.

Cybertrace analysts use website cyber forensics, cryptocurrency tracing and other techniques to discover who the perpetrators are. Once we have identified them, we work in close collaboration with national and international partners to recover assets. Our extensive experience in working with police departments across different jurisdictions means that we clearly understand their investigative evidence requirements and processes.

Expertise You Can Trust

When it comes to scam investigations, integrity is paramount. Victims of cyber fraud have had their trust violated. The very last thing they need to contend with is another exploitative operation. 

At Cybertrace, we value integrity and accountability. As scam investigators, our commitment to these principles has earned us a growing international reputation and a list of testimonials verifying that we are experts you can trust. 

What differentiates us? We are dedicated to leaving no stone unturned in our relentless investigations. We augment this service by bringing integrity to every stage of our practice. Our clients experience this integrity through our transparent communications and our adherence to procedures that work. Our credentials speak volumes. Cybertrace holds a Private Investigation Master License, which can be independently verified through the NSW Government, offering peace of mind to those we assist. Our clients know that they are in trustworthy, capable hands.

Meet Our Founder and CEO: Dan Halpin – A Leader in Cyber Investigations

Leading Cybertrace’s operations is Founder and CEO Dan Halpin, a seasoned professional whose experience in the Australian and global online scam investigations industry is unmatched. Dan has an extensive background working with Australia’s top security and law enforcement agencies, including:

  • Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)
  • Australian Federal Police (AFP) Joint Counter Terrorism Team
  • NSW Police Force
  • Counter Terrorism Intelligence
  • Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet

Dan is the pre-eminent expert of cyber investigation in Australia, and is renowned in various foreign jurisdictions as a trailblazer in the field. His expertise combined with tenacious leadership capabilities guides Cybertrace’s multi-disciplinary team of specialists. 

At the helm, Dan guides our team which is made up of highly trained specialists in fields encompassing cyber security, website forensics, private investigation, global studies, cultural studies and psychology.

With a global outlook and combined expertise, our Australian team ensures that all scam investigation cases benefit from a well-rounded and in-depth approach.

Dan sets the highest standard of fraud investigations, directing advanced technology and human insight to identify and expose cyber fraudsters.

Why Choose Cybertrace as Your Cybercrime Investigator?

When you contact Cybertrace, you are choosing to work with a partner who understands the complexities of cybercrime and how to deliver actionable intelligence. Our team’s powerful expertise and commitment to results-driven investigations have made us a leader in the industry. Take the first step towards securing justice. Contact Cybertrace today and uncover the truth behind cyber fraud with the support and expertise of our team.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Cybertrace’s Commitment to You

  • Swift Action: Our scam investigators begin investigating as soon as they are engaged. There are no delays.
  • Cutting-Edge Tools: Our technology is specifically designed to catch cybercriminals, no matter how well they hide.
  • Experienced Investigators: Our team has years of experience in cyber fraud investigations, providing a level of skill that few others can match.
  • Tailored Support: Our scam investigators work closely with each client, customising our approach to their unique
    situation.

Steps To Take After a Scam

If you think you’ve fallen victim to a scam, it’s important to act quickly. Gather all relevant details such as emails, voice messages, screenshots and/or transaction records, and contact Cybertrace. Our scam investigators will guide you through the process, identify the scammer and help prepare evidence for the authorities. Although we are Australia-based, we support victims from all over the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Phishing, romance baiting, and online investment scams are some of the most frequent types of cyber fraud, targeting individuals through deceptive communications or websites. Online job scams are also one of the most sophisticated and prevalent types of fraud currently occurring.
While recovering money can be difficult, our scam investigators specialise in identifying scammers and providing the evidence necessary for legal or police action, which could help in asset recovery. Recovering funds from a scam is certainly not a quick and easy process. However, scammers shouldn't get away with it any longer and Cybertrace’s proven track record demonstrates the capacity to assist in financial fraud recovery.
To avoid being scammed, always verify the legitimacy of websites and emails before engaging with them. However, it is important to note that fraudsters are extremely clever in how they falsify their legitimacy. Sometimes they impersonate registered and licensed companies, or steal the financial licence details of unsuspecting professionals. Even the most savvy investors can conduct their own indepth due diligence, only to later learn the investment was not genuine. Cybertrace provides scam prevention services for those wanting to ensure the legitimacy of an investment. And we have a range of scam prevention tools available.
The time it takes to investigate cyber fraud varies depending on the case. Cybertrace prioritises important tasks as soon as engaged, such as downloading a forensic copy of the scam website and conducting other techniques that cannot be done if the scam website becomes inactive. Our investigations focus on results, not a quick turnaround time. Complex fraud cases require in-depth investigations and there are no shortcuts to the desired result.
Whilst the victim’s funds are sent in crypto, there is still a beneficiary of the fraud and through identification of the offender, the recovery process can be commenced. There certainly is no quick and easy method. Recovery does not mean hacking into wallets or reversing transactions on the Blockchain, but yes, crypto can be recovered if the offender can be identified. By tracing the victim’s crypto, the scammer can be identified and then pursued.