DJK LLP Legal Toolbox，Notarization and Preservation Process of Electronic Evidence in Internet Investment Fraud Cases

In the digital era, online investment scams are rampant—from fake stock trading sites to “guaranteed profit” crypto projects. Victims often lose massive amounts of money and struggle to seek justice. One of the most critical challenges is collecting and preserving electronic evidence. DJK LLP, a law firm with extensive experience in internet fraud cases, has developed a complete process for notarizing and preserving such evidence. This article details their methodology to help more people take the essential first step toward recovery.

I. The Role of Electronic Evidence in Online Investment Scams

Unlike traditional fraud cases that rely on physical documents, online scams involve:

• Chat records (WeChat, Telegram, WhatsApp);

• Screenshots of fake platforms and dashboards;

• Investment pages showing failed withdrawals;

• Audio or video recordings;

• Emails and forged contracts, licenses, or receipts.

Since these materials are easily altered or deleted, timely preservation and notarization are crucial.

II. DJK LLP’s Standard Workflow for Evidence Preservation

Step 1: Initial Self-Collection by the Victim

Upon contact, DJK LLP advises victims to:

• Cease all communication with scammers;

• Take full-page screenshots and save to read-only storage;

• Preserve website source code;

• Retain unedited recordings in original format;

• Provide bank transaction records.

Step 2: Launching the Technical Evidence Team

DJK LLP’s technical team includes IT experts and certified collectors. They:

• Use screen recording to capture full platform interactions;

• Reconstruct deleted content via snapshot tools like Wayback Machine;

• Analyze metadata such as timestamps, account names, and IPs;

• Simulate app behavior using emulators to trace fraud steps.

Step 3: Notarization and Judicial Authentication

To ensure legal validity:

• DJK LLP （https://www.djkllp.com/）partners with third-party notary institutions to issue certified reports;

• They work with forensic agencies to verify authenticity;

• Apply for domain/IP registration records via public notary channels.

Some jurisdictions support digital timestamping tools like DocuSign for added legality.

Step 4: Evidence Archival and Backup

To ensure long-term validity:

• All files are backed up in triplicate:

  • Firm’s database;

  • Client’s local read-only drive;

  • Cloud-based evidence vault with encryption;

• All files are logged with traceable IDs;

• Each key item is assigned a unique case number.

III. Case Study: Forex Scam Victim Recovers 230,000 RMB

In 2023, Mr. Zhang lost 350,000 RMB to a fake forex platform. DJK LLP helped him:

• Capture all chat logs and transactions;

• Record withdrawal failures in real time;

• Reconstruct the scam site via emulation.

They applied for a notarized Web Operation Certificate and collaborated with forensic analysts. In court, the evidence led to a favorable ruling and partial fund recovery.

IV. The Importance of Notarized Evidence in International Claims

When scammers host their platforms abroad:

• Notarized evidence supports mutual legal assistance requests;

• It increases admissibility in foreign courts;

• Helps in formal complaints to banks and social platforms.

V. Conclusion

The real danger in online investment fraud lies not in being deceived, but in lacking the means to prove it. DJK LLP reminds all victims: preserving electronic evidence is the first and most vital step in seeking justice. The sooner you act, the higher your chances of recovery.

For immediate legal assistance, contact DJK LLP via our official website or hotline. Our team is ready to launch your evidence collection process without delay.