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Investment & crypto fraud — what we actually handle

What we recover

Two practice areas. That's it.

Most law firms list twenty fraud types on their services page. We list two — and we explain exactly what's inside each, because that's what actually matters when you're deciding whether to send us your case.

Investment & Broker Fraud

Unregulated trading platforms, fake "account managers" pressuring deposits, withdrawals blocked behind endless "verification" or "tax" fees. We build an evidence pack from your transaction trail and pursue recovery through the appropriate regulatory and banking channels.

  • Forex, CFD & binary options platforms
  • Unregulated brokers & fake "account managers"
  • Ponzi & pyramid investment schemes
  • Fake AI-trading, quantum or algo platforms
  • Offshore "investment funds" & fake IPOs
Regulatory & banking escalation

Cryptocurrency Fraud

Fake exchange platforms, wallet-drainer contracts, and "co-investment" coaching setups that route deposits through unregulated crypto platforms. We use on-chain tracing to map fund movement and engage the relevant counterparties where recovery remains feasible.

  • Fake exchange & wallet platforms
  • Crypto "co-investment" coaching schemes
  • Rug pulls & fraudulent ICO / token launches
  • Wallet-drainer & phishing contract attacks
  • Impersonation of known exchanges or support
On-chain tracing available

Outside our scope: e-commerce disputes, messenger-only scams where funds never reached a trading or crypto platform, and offline transactions. We focus exclusively on fraud patterns where our tools deliver measurable results.