Getting into a discussion with the government about wealth can be incredibly challenging or worse.
And when the claims begin to sound criminal, it can extremely threatening.
Crypto scam
What is crypt scam?
Crypto fraud affects a growing number of investors and takes many forms. Fraudsters use sophisticated techniques to deceive victims. Common examples include:
Phishing and social engineering: fake emails or messages designed to obtain login credentials.
Ponzi and pyramid schemes: high returns are promised but funded by new investors.
Fake platforms and wallets: fraudulent platforms that disappear after deposits, often initiated via social media contact.
Hacks and ransomware: theft of crypto assets, malware or direct attacks.
Our approach: combining technology and legal expertise
Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers partners with DATA EXPERT, a specialist in blockchain analytics and digital forensic investigations. Together, we offer:
Technical tracing: identification of transactions, wallet addresses, and fraudulent flows.
Legal action: based on the findings, we determine the most effective recovery strategy, whether through criminal or civil proceedings.
Why acting quickly is crucial?
Crypto assets can be transferred within seconds. The faster you act, the higher your chances of recovery.
A well-substantiated complaint increases the likelihood that law enforcement and public prosecutors act swiftly and freeze assets on platforms.
What should you do immediately if you are a victim?
To maximise your chances of recovery:
Preserve your transaction history (download CSV files and note wallet addresses).
Take screenshots of all communications (emails, chats, messages).
Document all information shared (ID, address, phone number).
Be highly cautious of so-called “recovery scams” — parties claiming to help recover your funds but aiming to defraud you further.
Our expertise in this field:
Technical: blockchain tracing and reporting via Data Expert
Criminal law: carefully prepared complaints to trigger action by authorities
Civil law: injunctions, freezing measures, and claims against platforms
In practice? Illustrative case:
CASE
Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers acts as legal coordinator in several cases involving crypto investors who fell victim to online fraud, with losses ranging from EUR 50,000 to EUR 1 million.
In cooperation with DATA EXPERT, wallet addresses were traced and transaction flows mapped.
Based on this technical evidence, a criminal complaint was filed, enabling the public prosecutor to issue a freezing order to prevent further dissipation of assets.
Exchanges involved were contacted, leading to the temporary freezing of stolen funds.
Schedule a meeting?
Have you been a victim of crypto scamming? Do not wait. The faster you act, the higher your chances of success. Contact our specialist team: TeamCriminal@Tuerlinckx.eu
“Tax is everywhere”
“Look before you leap”.
A corporate transaction or reorganisation is never an end in itself. We look at the more profound finality and the nature of wealth transfer. Where assets migrate, taxation comes into play.
Advice
Disputes
Are you looking for tax advice based on a firm foundation, written in regular language and which offers a viable solution? Then you have come to the right place at Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers! We supplement classic tax advice with a tax risk analysis to ensure that a structure passes the tax administration or court review. Together, we go for well-founded solutions that meet both short and long-term objectives.
Count on the CORPORATE team for assistance with tax audits and discussions with the tax administration, both at the administrative stage and in court. We ascertain precisely what the tax administration will and will not allow in the specific tax files. We also explore the viability of the tax authority’s claims and the arguments you could use to make a difference in court.
Regularisations
Negotiations
What if some components of your assets have not been subjected to the correct tax regime? You can still realise a rectification within a legally prescribed framework, through tax regularisation. The experts at Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers can analyse how to use this tax technique correctly and guide you through the rest of a case.
Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers are experienced negotiators. Our priority is always the best possible deal for our clients. Whether it concerns contract negotiations, settlements or business transactions, we provide the lasting and most beneficial solution!
Advice
Are you looking for tax advice based on a firm foundation, written in regular language and which offers a viable solution? Then you have come to the right place at Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers! We supplement classic tax advice with a tax risk analysis to ensure that a structure passes the tax administration or court review. Together, we go for well-founded solutions that meet both short and long-term objectives.
Disputes
Count on the CORPORATE team for assistance with tax audits and discussions with the tax administration, both at the administrative stage and in court. We ascertain precisely what the tax administration will and will not allow in the specific tax files. We also explore the viability of the tax authority’s claims and the arguments you could use to make a difference in court.
Regularisations
What if some components of your assets have not been subjected to the correct tax regime? You can still realise a rectification within a legally prescribed framework, through tax regularisation. The experts at Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers can analyse how to use this tax technique correctly and guide you through the rest of a case.
Negotiations
Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers are experienced negotiators. Our priority is always the best possible deal for our clients. Whether it concerns contract negotiations, settlements or business transactions, we provide the lasting and most beneficial solution!
