Simple, transparent pricing.
Van Orton is an end-to-end fraud recovery firm, not just a tracing service. We investigate, locate, and actively pursue the recovery of your assets. All cases begin with a free assessment, the starting point regardless of which tier applies to you.
Free
Case Assessment
The starting point for every case, regardless of loss amount. A thorough review of your evidence, circumstances, and recovery options.
One-time
Free
No obligation. No commitment. Available to all.
- Evidence review & analysis
- Personal cybersecurity audit
- Financial exposure audit
- Recovery probability assessment
- Recommended strategy & next steps
- Asset tracing & investigation
- Third-party liaison & coordination
- Recovery pursuit & documentation
Tier I · Losses $2,000 – $9,999
Intelligence Report
An investigative package designed for smaller losses (below $10,000). Our most accessible tier, suited for lower budgets where end-to-end recovery is limited by what financial institutions will act on at this level.
One-time flat fee
$500
No success fee. We locate your assets, investigate the key details, document our findings, and submit to the relevant law enforcement agencies on your behalf, maximizing the odds of collective action. 3–24 month payment plans available.
- Everything in Case Assessment
- Asset location & tracking
- Key investigative findings
- Identification of holding institutions
- Formal case report & documentation
- Law enforcement submission on your behalf
- Collective case consideration where applicable
- End-to-end recovery pursuit
Tier II · Losses $10,000+ · Most common
Standard Case
Our full end-to-end service: investigation, asset tracking, and active recovery pursuit via the law enforcement route. Covers all losses from $10,000, with civil escalation to Tier III recommended if needed.
Flat fee from
$3,000
+ success fee starting from 5% of recovered assetsFor losses at or above $10,000. Flat fee is one-time and paid upfront. Success fee applies on recovery. 3–24 month payment plans available.
- Everything in Case Assessment
- Full financial audit to account for total loss
- Tracking of stolen assets across crypto and non-crypto payment methods including ACH transfers, wire transfers, and mailed cash
- Laundering method investigation
- Law enforcement coordination
- Litigation support in connection with law enforcement or DOJ action
- Exchange & custodian liaison
- Financial institution liaison
- Communication & coordination with parties responsible for distributing recovered funds
- Monthly status reports
- Civil recovery route (if needed)
Tier III · Losses $80,000+
Complex & Cross-Border
Standard Case plus civil recovery: pursuing your assets through civil courts in the relevant jurisdiction, coordinated with local legal experts on your behalf.
Custom engagement
Scoped per case
Typically for losses at or above $80,000. Available from $40,000 on select cases. Priced on top of the Standard Case fee; additional investigative and third-party legal costs apply. The Standard Case portion may be eligible for a 3–24 month payment plan. The civil recovery costs are scoped separately and are not covered by payment plans.
- Everything in Standard Case (Tier II)
- Civil recovery route coordination
- Local legal expert liaison by jurisdiction
- International asset freeze coordination
- Cross-border field operations
- In-country contacts across Russia, China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe
- Private recovery methods where legally recognized and applicable
- Litigation support & expert witness
- Ongoing status reports & briefings
Considering a complex or cross-border case? See how civil recovery works
How it works
A to Z, handled
on your behalf.
We begin by auditing all your financials to account for the true total loss. Victims often underestimate what was taken. In one case, a client believed their loss was $600,000; our audit revealed it exceeded $1 million.
Once the full picture is established, we track the stolen funds to financial institutions we can work with, share our investigative findings with them, and coordinate a combined recovery effort with the relevant law enforcement agencies.
Throughout the investigation, you receive monthly status reports detailing intelligence gathered, key findings, and progress to date.
$5.6M
Largest single-investigation asset freeze to date
On August 4, 2025, over $5.6 million was frozen in a single investigation as a direct result of our investigative findings. The funds are currently being distributed by the U.S. Marshals. Van Orton was instrumental in the Department of Justice and law enforcement actions leading up to the seizure.
Phase 1
Asset Tracking
Managed end-to-end by Van Orton. Consistent across all cases.
Phase 2
Recovery Efforts
Involves third parties: exchanges, financial institutions, and law enforcement.
A note on contingency
Why "no win,
no fee" doesn't
exist here.
We understand the appeal. Fraud victims are already out of pocket, and a risk-free engagement sounds like the obvious path. But asset recovery is too resource-intensive (often hundreds or thousands of hours of work) for any legitimate firm to absorb those costs on a contingency basis.
Services offering to work for a percentage of recovery are, in our experience, almost always fraudsters who will surface hidden fees later, or unqualified individuals with no technical capability who will waste the one thing that matters most in these cases: time.
The only true contingency-based fraud recovery service was Ciphertrace, a now-inactive company acquired by Mastercard and shut down. At their peak, their wait time for new cases was 8–9 months. Many scammers are currently impersonating the Ciphertrace brand to demand upfront cryptocurrency payments.
We do offer payment plans.
Our engagements start with a one-time flat fee from $3,000, with a success fee starting from 5% applied on recovery. For victims in difficult financial situations, 3–24 month payment plans are available across Tier I and Tier II. Speak with a specialist to discuss what works for your circumstances.
Ask about payment plansCivil Recovery Route
When law enforcement isn't enough.
For larger or more complex cases, we sometimes recommend switching from the law enforcement recovery route to a civil recovery route: pursuing your stolen assets through civil courts in the jurisdiction where the funds were tracked, or where the scammers reside.
This route is coordinated with experienced local legal experts on your behalf and gives us the full geographic reach of Van Orton's network, including jurisdictions where private recovery methods are both legally sanctioned and commonly used.
All cases begin on the law enforcement route. A civil escalation is proposed only when it is necessary or clearly in your interest.
Ask us about civil recovery →Law enforcement route first
Every case opens on the law enforcement route. New intelligence (asset tracking, investigative data, key findings) is shared with relevant U.S. agencies including the FBI.
Civil escalation recommended if needed
If civil recovery would maximize your outcome, we present a detailed analysis: fixed investigative costs, estimated third-party legal fees, jurisdictions involved, and which jurisdiction offers the fastest, largest recovery.
Local legal experts engaged
We coordinate with vetted legal professionals in the relevant jurisdiction on your behalf, covering civil courts across Southeast Asia, Africa, South America, and beyond.
Full geographic reach applied
In certain jurisdictions, additional private recovery methods are legally recognized and socially accepted. Van Orton has the network and local presence to explore every available option.
All engagements are governed by a signed case agreement. Van Orton Recovery does not guarantee outcomes. Any firm or individual guaranteeing recovery is operating a scam. Recovery depends on the cooperation of exchanges, law enforcement, financial institutions, and civil courts where the civil recovery route applies. Civil recovery route engagements are subject to additional investigative and third-party legal costs. Questions? Speak with a case specialist.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask
before getting started.
Do you guarantee recovery?
No. Guaranteeing recovery is unethical and illegal. Any firm that does is running a scam. What we guarantee is that we will investigate and locate your assets across all relevant jurisdictions and apply every available avenue to maximise your recovery odds.
How long does an investigation take?
Typically 3 weeks to 90 days. Asset tracking, which we manage entirely, takes 1 to 2 weeks. The recovery phase involves third parties and can take from 1 week up to 60 to 70 days. Timelines vary by case complexity.
What if I don't know the exact amount I lost?
We begin every case with a full financial audit to establish the true total loss. Victims frequently underestimate what was taken. We account for everything before any tracking begins.
Are you just a tracing firm?
No. Unlike most firms in this space, we offer a full end-to-end service: investigation, asset tracking, third-party coordination, and active recovery pursuit. We do not stop at locating funds. That said, tracing-only engagements are available on request for clients who require only the investigative and documentation component.
Is my case too small to pursue?
We work on losses from $2,000 upward. For losses between $2,000 and $9,999, our Intelligence Report locates your assets, documents our findings, and submits everything to the relevant law enforcement agencies on your behalf.
Can I make monthly payments?
Yes. We offer 3 to 24 month payment plans on the flat fee for Tier I and Tier II. For Tier III, the Standard Case portion may be eligible; civil recovery costs are scoped separately and are not covered by payment plans.
Why isn't there a "no win, no fee" option?
Asset recovery requires hundreds or thousands of hours of work. No legitimate firm can absorb those costs on contingency. Services offering percentage-only arrangements are almost always fraudulent or unqualified. The only true contingency provider in this space, Ciphertrace, was acquired by Mastercard and shut down.
What is the civil recovery route?
An alternative to the law enforcement route, pursuing your assets through civil courts in the jurisdiction where the funds were tracked or where the scammers reside. All cases start on the law enforcement route. We propose the civil route only when it is necessary or clearly in your interest. Additional costs apply.
Do you work with law enforcement directly?
Yes. We share our investigative findings with relevant U.S. agencies including the FBI and the Department of Justice. In August 2025, our intelligence was directly instrumental in a $5.6 million asset freeze carried out by U.S. law enforcement in a single investigation.
What will I receive during the investigation?
A monthly status report detailing intelligence gathered, key findings, and progress to date. At the conclusion of the engagement, we provide full asset trace documentation and all relevant deliverables.
Can you handle cases outside the United States?
Yes. We specialize in both domestic and international recoveries. We are the only asset recovery firm capable of pursuing cases in Russia, China, and Southeast Asia, with extensive local contacts in those regions. For civil recovery, we work with vetted legal professionals across Southeast Asia, Africa, South America, and beyond.
"It’s more than just trust for us — you’ve confirmed that there are industry leaders of exemplary character, and you’ve given us hope, which is priceless.”
– James H. from Columbus, GA. (client lost a total of $1.16 million to an investment scheme)
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