What is Chainabuse?
Chainabuse is a community reporting platform for malicious crypto activity, powered by the blockchain intelligence company TRM. Anyone can file a report about a scam, and anyone can search reports by crypto address, website, IP address, email, phone number or keyword before sending money. Reports are grouped into 21 scam categories, such as phishing, rug pulls, sextortion, ransomware, impersonation and investment scams, across 54 supported chains.
Chainabuse says linking many reports of the same scam helps law enforcement in several jurisdictions and can improve the chances of recovering funds. Reports can be kept private, personal information is shared with law enforcement only with the reporter's consent, and a spam detection system filters abuse. The site also offers free guidance after a scam and country guides that explain which authorities to report to.
Main Features
- Search reports by crypto address, URL, IP address, email, phone or keyword
- Free scam reporting with optional private reports
- 21 scam categories, from phishing to ransomware
- Coverage of 54 blockchains
- Free personalised advice and next steps after a scam
- Country guides for reporting crypto scams to the authorities
- API for partners, with documentation hosted by TRM
How to Get Started with Chainabuse
- Go to chainabuse.com and search for the address, website, email or phone number you want to check.
- Read any reports that match, including the scam type and the evidence other people shared.
- If you have been targeted, choose Report a Scam and add the addresses, transaction hashes and screenshots you have.
- Use the country guide to report the scam to your local police as well.
Chainabuse Pricing
Chainabuse is free to search and free to report to. Organisations can apply to become partners and use the API.
Who Should Use It?
- People checking an address or website before sending crypto
- Scam victims who want to report and connect with others hit by the same scam
- Journalists and researchers studying crypto fraud patterns
- Exchanges and wallets that want scam signals from the community
- Law enforcement investigators linking related reports
Chainabuse Alternatives
- Etherscan: a free block explorer for checking where funds from a reported address went.
- Breadcrumbs: a blockchain investigation platform for tracing stolen funds across chains.
- VirusTotal: a free service for checking whether a URL or file is flagged as malicious.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chainabuse free?
Yes. Searching Chainabuse and filing a report are both free, and the site offers free advice on next steps after a scam.
Will reporting on Chainabuse get my money back?
Not by itself. Chainabuse warns the community and helps law enforcement link related reports, which can improve the chances of recovery. You should also report the scam to your local police, and be wary of anyone who contacts you offering to recover funds for a fee.
Is my report public?
You can choose private reporting for sensitive cases. Chainabuse says personal information is kept private and shared with law enforcement only with your explicit consent.