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The free foundation course in crypto fraud detection and tracing. Learn how fraud works, how funds move and how evidence is documented, at your own pace.
The basics of following crypto, in plain language.
A free, self-paced introduction to how crypto moves, how fraud uses it, and how investigators follow the trail. No prior knowledge needed.
It's the first step towards a Chainsentra certification, and a useful grounding for anyone who handles crypto fraud reports.
- Price
- Free
- Format
- Self-paced, online
- Length
- About 4 hours
Who it's for
- Police officers and staff who take fraud reports
- Bank and exchange support and compliance teams
- Support organisations helping people who've lost funds
- Anyone who wants to understand how tracing works
What you'll learn
- 01
How blockchains record transactions
Addresses, transactions, blocks and why the record is public.
- 02
Wallets and exchanges
Custodial and self-custody wallets, and where exchanges fit in.
- 03
Common fraud patterns
Romance fraud, fake platforms, impersonation and fake recovery services.
- 04
Following funds
Reading a transaction, following hops and recognising where a trace ends.
- 05
What happens next
Evidence, freeze requests and who can act on findings.
What you get
A certificate of completion with an ID that can be checked on our verification page.
How verification worksRegister for the foundation course
Leave your email and we'll tell you when the course opens.