The Good Tech Companies - Comdex introduces Comdex TraceOS™ to Support Victims of Fake Trading Platforms, Wallet Drains, etc

Episode Date: February 25, 2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/comdex-introduces-comdex-traceostm-to-support-victims-of-fake-trading-platforms-wallet-drains-etc. ... . The FBI describes cryptocurrency investment fraud, commonly referred to as “pig butchering,” as one of the most prevalent and damaging fraud schemes. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #comdex-co-founder, #btcwire, #press-release, #blockchain-interoprability, #crypto-adoption, #crypto-trading, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @btcwire. Learn more about this writer by checking @btcwire's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Comdex has announced the launch of its proprietary blockchain intelligence platform, Comdex TraceOS. The system is designed to support investigations across major cryptocurrencies and networks. The FBI describes cryptocurrency investment fraud, commonly referred to as “pig butchering,” as one of the most prevalent and damaging fraud schemes.

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Starting point is 00:00:00 This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. Comdix introduces Comdix TraceOS to support victims of fake trading platforms, wallet drains, etc. by BTC Wire. Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom, the 25th of February 2026, Comdix Data Services Limitedess announced the launch of Comdix TraceOS, its proprietary blockchain intelligence platform designed to trace cryptocurrency fund flows, assess risk signals, support fraud, prevention workflows and accelerate recovery work for retail scam victims in the United States.
Starting point is 00:00:35 The launch comes as U.S. agencies continue to warn about the scale and growth of crypto-enabled fraud. The FBI describes cryptocurrency investment fraud, commonly referred to as pig-butchering, as one of the most prevalent and damaging fraud schemes. FinCEN has also issued an alert highlighting pig-butchering as a prominent virtual currency investment scam and outlining indicators for identifying related activity. The U.S. Secret Service has published a public advisory describing pig-butchering, scam methods and prevention guidance. Separately, the FTC reported that investment scams generated the highest reported losses Ophani fraud category in 2024. According to Comdix, Comdix TraceOS was developed entirely in-house and uses AI and machine learning for pattern recognition across blockchain activity.
Starting point is 00:01:24 The system is designed to support investigations across major cryptocurrencies and networks, including widely used. used assets such as Bitcoin, BTC, Ethereum, Ed, and Solana, Sol, as well as token ecosystems frequently associated with Neuer's CAM topologies. The platform is operated by Comdix investigators and is not offered as a consumer-facing product. Comdix said the platform consolidates several investigation and recovery workflows in one system. These include wallet clustering and attribution, fund flow tracing across wallets and services, automated risk scoring, cross-churching.
Starting point is 00:02:00 chain tracing through swaps and bridges, scam pattern detection, and case-ready forensic reporting intended to support engagement with exchanges and law enforcement. Comdix said its services are focused on assisting retail victims of crypto-loss link to common fraud patterns. These include romance and pig-butchering, scams, fake trading platforms and fraudulent exchanges, impersonation of customer support, air drop and giveaway scams, fishing and wallet drains, SIM swap attacks, rug pulls and exit scams that target people after an initial loss. The FBI's IC3 has also warned that fraudsters often initiate contact through social media or dating applications and use fictitious returns to encourage additional deposits. Comdix said the platform supports asset tracing and recovery activity,
Starting point is 00:02:47 including cross-border coordination where required, and is designed to speed up identification of on-chain routes to service providers and exchanges. The company said it aims to reduce time to action by using AI-enabled scanning TOTRace funds to exchange and service touchpoints more quickly. Comdix said it has handled thousands of cases over approximately 11 years of crypto-related recovery work, including partial and full recoveries. The company said it has recovered more than $150 million using third-party software and external tooling, and that it began building its own technology in 2023 based on its casework experience to improve tracing speed, risk detection and recovery execution. Comdix reports an 89, 4% success rate on a no-win,
Starting point is 00:03:31 no-fee basis, supported by internal reporting and independent audit activity. Looking ahead, Comdix said it estimates that it could support recoveries totaling upwards of $450 million by 2035, driven by AI-enabled scanning across blockchains and faster tracing to exchanges and other on-ramps and off-ramps. Comdix also said it plans to explore post-quantumptum approaches, over the next two decades as part of its long-term research and development roadmap, with the goal off strengthening resilience against future cyber-enabled fraud. ComDix said its operating model is designed to take complexity out of recovery for victims, using structured intake, evidence handling, and clear case updates during time-sensitive
Starting point is 00:04:12 tracing and preservation windows. Media inquiries ComDICS data services limited website, Comdex data services, ComEmail, press at ComDix Data Services, Com about Comdix Comdix Data Services Limited is a UK private limited company incorporated on 10 December 1997, company number 034789, with a registered office at 18 New Horizon Business Center, Barrow's Road, Harlow, Essex, CM195FN. Comdix provides crypto tracing and recovery support for retail scam victims using its proprietary blockchain intelligence capabilities, including Comdix Trace OS.
Starting point is 00:04:51 This story was published as a press release by BTC Wire under Hacker Noon Business Blogging Program Disclaimer. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Cryptocurrencies are speculative, complex, and involve high risks. This can mean high prices, volatility and potential loss of your initial investment. You should consider your financial situation, investment purposes, and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. The Hacker Noon editorial team has only verified the story for grammatical accuracy and does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information stated in this article. Hashtag D-Y-O-R thank you for listening to this Hackernoon story, read by
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