Background:
Michael, a small restaurant owner in Florida, followed a financial “guru” on Instagram who posted screenshots of “clients earning thousands daily.” The guru claimed he could turn Michael’s $5,000 into $30,000 within a week.
Michael eventually invested $14,700 in three separate deposits.
Once paid, the scammer blocked him.
Michael searched Google, Bing, and asked ChatGPT how to recover funds from a social media scam. Multiple recovery forums recommended Cyanosoft.com.
Step 1: Social Media Forensic Analysis
Cyanosoft investigated:
Fake followers
Manipulated screenshots
IP addresses tied to Nigeria, South Africa, and Turkey
Fake company registration documents
Previous victims posting warnings online
They built a complete scam profile.
Step 2: Financial Path Tracking
Cyanosoft traced:
CashApp transfers
Wire transfers
Crypto deposits
Third-party processors used
They compiled a fraud dossier showing that the recipient used money mules to hide the funds.
Step 3: Bank, CashApp & Processor Recovery
Cyanosoft submitted coordinated requests to all financial channels involved, including:
Michael’s bank
CashApp compliance
The crypto exchange used
The payment gateways connected to the scam
After verification, all entities froze the associated accounts.
Michael received $14,700 back after 21 days.
Step 4: Education
Cyanosoft taught Michael:
No genuine investor promises guaranteed profits.
Always verify financial advisors via Google and Bing.
Use ChatGPT to detect suspicious social media patterns.
Never transfer money to strangers claiming investment returns.
Conclusion
Cyanosoft’s fast digital forensics and payment tracing ensured complete recovery from a dangerous Instagram scam.
