Clarity on Crypto Scams: How to Spot and Avoid
Join the Indiana Chapter of Stand With Crypto for an engaging discussion on today's most common crypto scams, how blockchain investigations work, and the practical steps you can take to protect yourself before and after fraud occurs.
Whether you're new to crypto, an active investor, a builder, a business owner, or simply crypto curious, this event will provide clear, actionable guidance from legal and investigative professionals working on real-world digital asset cases.
The discussion will be moderated by Brandon Street, Vice President of the Stand With Crypto Indiana Chapter, and will feature:
Rick Tapia, Esq.
President of the Stand With Crypto Indiana Chapter, who will share the legal perspective on crypto fraud, including documentation, reporting, law enforcement coordination, litigation considerations, and how victims can best preserve evidence to strengthen potential claims.
Erin and Teri, Garrett Investigations
Experts in cryptocurrency investigations and blockchain forensics, who will discuss blockchain tracing, digital asset investigations, hidden asset searches, forensic analysis, and the practical steps victims should take immediately following a scam.
What to Expect
Complimentary Food & Drinks
Expert Panel Discussion
Live Audience Q&A
Networking with Indiana's Crypto Community
Free to Attend
Topics We'll Cover
The most common crypto scams affecting investors today
How to recognize warning signs before you become a victim
Blockchain tracing: what it can and cannot reveal
The difference between tracing funds and identifying the person behind a transaction
The first 24 to 48 hours after a scam and the actions that matter most
Preserving evidence for investigations and potential legal action
How investigators, blockchain analysts, exchanges, and law enforcement work together
Hidden digital assets and cryptocurrency in legal disputes
What makes a blockchain investigation report court-ready
Practical wallet security and best practices for protecting your digital assets
Consumer protections and the evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets
The evening will conclude with a live audience Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions directly to the panel and leave with practical resources to help protect themselves, their families, and their businesses from crypto-related fraud.
Whether you're looking to better understand blockchain investigations, strengthen your personal security, or learn what to do if the unexpected happens, you'll leave with practical knowledge you can put to use immediately.