Successful Crypto Asset Recovery Through Legal Pressure: How One Lawyer Turned a Phone Number into a Refund

Tubrazy Shahid
2 days ago
3 min read

In a remarkable case of crypto asset recovery, a victim of a cryptocurrency scam successfully regained their stolen digital assets—not through a court order, but via a strategically crafted affidavit. The breakthrough was engineered by a crypto lawyer who used a smart, lawful strategy to pressure the scammer into signing a formal statement of asset return.

🎯 The Setup: From Phone Number to Legal Leverage

The scam began like many others: the victim sent funds to a crypto wallet address controlled by an unknown party. However, in this case, there was one small but vital clue—the scammer had previously communicated using a traceable phone number.

The lawyer representing the victim acted quickly:

The phone number was tracked and linked to a real identity.
The scammer was contacted and presented with evidence of fraud, including transaction records and identity proof.
Rather than proceed directly to litigation, the lawyer offered a last chance resolution: voluntarily return the funds or face criminal and civil liability.

🧾 The Affidavit: A Legal Trap with a Door Open

The scammer, under growing pressure, agreed to cooperate. The lawyer drafted an affidavit, which the scammer signed under penalty of perjury. The affidavit included:

Personal details and address confirmation
California legal jurisdiction binding clause
Acknowledgment of the scam
An express commitment to return the assets
A declaration under oath that the information provided is true

The affidavit was signed, dated, and documented—creating a binding legal record. With this document in hand, the victim had not only a moral commitment, but also a legally enforceable statement admitting wrongdoing.

💼 Why This Strategy Works: Legal Psychology Meets Jurisdictional Law

This approach works because:

It introduces legal consequence without immediate prosecution.
Scammers fear paper trails—an affidavit is a permanent record.
Signing under oath invokes state-level laws (in this case, California) that carry serious penalties for false statements.
It provides a civil enforcement mechanism if the scammer fails to comply after signing.

By taking a softer but legally binding route, the lawyer gave the scammer a narrow escape—cooperate or face prosecution. Most importantly, this gave the victim a pathway to recovery without needing to wait months (or years) for court intervention.

🛡️ Crypto Lawyer's Role: A Blueprint for Others

This case illustrates how experienced crypto lawyers can think outside the box. Rather than chasing the scammer in unknown jurisdictions or relying on slow-moving courts, the lawyer used:

Digital forensics (contact tracing)
Local jurisdiction leverage (state affidavit law)
Negotiation backed by evidence
Immediate legal documentation

This hybrid approach can be a blueprint for victims and legal teams trying to recover assets in a regulatory gray zone.

✅ Conclusion: Not All Hope Is Lost

For many crypto scam victims, the road to justice feels blocked by anonymity, cross-border complexity, and platform indifference. But this case shows that with the right legal tools and strategic pressure, recovery is possible.

Even in the decentralized world of crypto, there’s power in documentation—and sometimes, a single affidavit is worth more than a hundred DMs.

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Disclaimer

The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice.

Author & Crypto Consultant

Shahid Jamal Tubrazy (Crypto & Fintech Law Consultant)

Shahid Jamal Tubrazy, a certified top expert in Crypto Law from Duke University, is a leading authority in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. As a seasoned Fintech lawyer, he offers a full spectrum of services, including licensing, legal guidance for ICOs, STOs, DeFi, and DAOs, as well as specialized expertise in crypto mediation, negotiation, and mergers and acquisitions. With a proven track record and published works on Blockchain Regulation and Cryptocurrency Laws, Shahid provides unparalleled insights into the complexities of the fintech world, ensuring compliance and strategic success. 🌐💼 #CryptoLaw #Fintech #Blockchain #LicenseServices #CryptoMediator #MergersAndAcquisitions #CryptoCompliance #FrozenAssetsrecovery.