Scam Investigations and Asset Tracing

Online investment scams have increased sharply across Australia, with many victims losing substantial sums to overseas operators. These schemes often appear professional, structured, and convincing, yet the funds disappear rapidly once transferred. Bullseye Investigations provides specialist scam investigation services focused on fact-finding, evidence preservation, and realistic recovery pathways.

Our mandate is recovery. We determine exactly what occurred, trace the movement of funds across accounts, platforms, and jurisdictions. We pursue restitution using enforceable recovery mechanisms. We engage counterparties directly, issue formal recovery demands, and escalate matters through legal / regulatory avenues where required. We act decisively, apply pressure lawfully, and progress matters toward financial return rather than passive reporting.

How Scam Investigations Differ from General Investigations

Scam investigations are fundamentally financial in nature. They involve analysing transaction records, communication trails, digital infrastructure, and jurisdictional exposure. Unlike traditional surveillance or background checks, scam work requires an understanding of payment systems, digital wallets, international platforms, and regulatory boundaries.

Many victims contact us after being approached by so-called recovery companies that make broad claims without demonstrating substance. Bullseye Investigations operates differently by focusing on verifiable investigative steps that can be independently reviewed. Our work is evidence-driven, documented, and capable of standing up to scrutiny by lawyers, regulators, or law enforcement. We prioritise clarity over promises and progress over marketing language, so clients can see exactly what has been done and why it matters.

Initial Case Assessment

Every investigation begins with a structured assessment. This includes reviewing bank records, cryptocurrency transactions, trading platform activity, and written communications. We determine whether the scam involved impersonation, unauthorised trading, fake platforms, or manipulated account interfaces.

This stage often reveals whether funds were retained domestically, transferred offshore, or converted into digital assets. It also establishes whether the matter is suitable for escalation or whether recovery is realistically possible.

Transaction and Asset Tracing

Where cryptocurrency or international transfers are involved, we conduct transaction tracing using blockchain explorers, payment references, and timestamp analysis. While blockchain transactions are public, interpreting them correctly requires experience. Funds may pass through multiple intermediary wallets or contract addresses before reaching an exchange.

Our investigations focus on identifying exchange interaction points, service providers, and payment gateways. These are the points where identity information may exist. We document this movement carefully so it can be relied upon by legal professionals.

Digital and Platform Analysis

Many scam victims are shown fake dashboards or manipulated trading accounts. These platforms often reuse templates, cloned domains, or offshore hosting providers. We analyse domain registrations, hosting infrastructure, SSL certificates, and linked websites to establish patterns.

This work can demonstrate that a platform is not licensed, not regulated, or not connected to any genuine investment activity. These findings are often critical when disputing transactions or supporting complaints.

Evidence Preservation and Reporting

A key part of our service is preserving evidence in a usable format. Screenshots alone are rarely sufficient. We collect metadata, transaction hashes, communication headers, and chronological timelines.

Our reports are written clearly and conservatively. They outline facts, observations, and limitations. They are designed to be shared with solicitors, banks, insurers, or authorities without exaggeration or speculation.

Working with Lawyers and Authorities

Bullseye Investigations does not replace legal advice or law enforcement. Instead, we support those processes by providing organised intelligence. Many lawyers rely on investigators to establish factual groundwork before initiating proceedings.

Where appropriate, our findings can support reports to banks, exchanges, ASIC, or police. In some cases, early investigative clarity prevents victims from wasting money on unrealistic recovery attempts.

Realistic Expectations About Recovery

It is important to be direct. Recovery is not always possible. Once funds leave Australia or enter cryptocurrency mixing services, the likelihood of recovery reduces significantly. Any firm claiming guaranteed recovery is not being honest.

Our service helps clients make informed decisions. This includes deciding whether to pursue legal action, lodge formal complaints, or cease further expenditure. In many cases, avoiding further losses is the most valuable outcome.

Why Independent Investigation Matters

Scammers rely on confusion, urgency, and technical complexity. Independent investigation cuts through this by focusing on verifiable facts. Victims often regain control simply by understanding what actually happened to their money.

Bullseye Investigations operates as a licensed private investigation firm in Western Australia. We conduct our work lawfully, transparently, and without financial incentives tied to recovery outcomes.

Our Commitment

We understand that scam victims are often distressed and embarrassed. Our approach is respectful, factual, and measured. We do not upsell recovery schemes or pressure clients into ongoing fees.

Our goal is clarity. Where recovery is viable, we help prepare the ground properly. Where it is not, we say so early.