

From Victim to Victor: How DDG Fights Crypto & Bank Fraud
Victims of "Pig Butchering" crypto scams and sophisticated bank wire fraud often face a silent system. Police reports go unread; funds are marked "untraceable." DDG breaks this cycle. We provide the operational support you actually need: Forensic Tracing (for crypto & bank wires), Case Building Dossiers for law enforcement, and Tax Relief strategies to recover losses. Read how we turn victims into victors.


Tax Relief for Scam Victims: How to Claim the Theft Loss Deduction (2026)
As Tax Season approaches, many scam victims face a second nightmare: tax liability on money they lost. This guide explains how to secure tax relief for scam victims using the Theft Loss Deduction (IRC §165). Whether you lost crypto, wired funds, or fell for a romance scam, DDG explains how to prove the fraud, avoid "Ponzi" traps, and survive an IRS audit.


The $15B Paradox: How Chen Zhi's Arrest Impacts Bitcoin Seizure & Victims
The $15 Billion Paradox: The arrest of Chen Zhi is a geopolitical earthquake that threatens the US DOJ's largest crypto seizure. With the Prince Group founder now in Chinese custody, the legal battle for victim restitution just shifted from months to years. DDG analyzes the "Fugitive Paradox" and the forensic trap that could lock these funds away forever.


The Designers of Emotion: Psychological Manipulation and Power Structures in Romance Scams - Part 1
Romance scams are not love; they are psychological warfare. Scammers act as 'Designers of Emotion,' exploiting cultural narratives to manipulate and control. This deep-dive analysis from Digital Defenders Group exposes their playbook, distinguishing manufactured feelings from real connection. For victims and investigators, understanding this framework is crucial for justice and recovery. Learn how these emotional power structures are built—and how to dismantle them.


Psychology Behind Scams: Unveiling False Discourses in Romance and Cryptocurrency Fraud
“Fraud does not start with money. It starts with a story.” People easily empathize with, react to, and are influenced by “facts” created by others. This becomes even more powerful when those stories appear in the media. Martin Heidegger said that most people live exactly as others speak and as others define, without asking for themselves and without truly thinking. So are we really “thinking beings”? And what do we mean when we say we “think”?


🐷 Redefining "Pig Butchering" Scam
Words shape how victims see themselves. “Pig butchering scam” was coined by criminals—and it dehumanizes the people they target. This piece flips the script: the pigs are the scammers feeding off stolen money; victims are investigators who fight back. Learn how language fuels shame and silence, how to protect yourself from recovery scams, and where to get real help. DDG is a nonprofit offering free investigations, legal support, and safe reporting. Report your scam safely now
