About Vault Forensics

We Built This Firm
Because the Industry
Needed Honesty.

Founded in 2019 by a team of digital forensics professionals and cybersecurity veterans, Vault Forensics exists to give people a trustworthy, professional option when they've lost access to digital assets that matter.

2019
Year Founded
4,800+
Cases Assessed
$38M+
Value Recovered
12+
Asset Types Covered

From Frustration
to Purpose

2019

Vault Forensics was born out of a problem our founders saw repeatedly in their previous roles in cybersecurity consulting: people losing access to significant digital assets, and having no legitimate, credible place to turn.

The market was — and in many areas still is — filled with firms promising guaranteed results, asking for large upfront payments, and delivering nothing. Our founders, Marcus Webb and Dr. Elaine Cho, decided to build something different: a firm that leads with honesty, backs it with technical expertise, and only takes on cases where recovery is genuinely possible.

"The first thing we tell every client is the truth about their case — even if the truth isn't what they want to hear. That principle has built us the only thing that matters in this industry: trust."

— Marcus Webb, Co-Founder

Since 2019, we have assessed over 4,800 cases spanning cryptocurrency wallets, email and social media accounts, hard drives, cloud storage, business assets, and virtually every other form of digital asset. We have recovered over $38 million in asset value for clients across 40+ countries.

We operate under strict confidentiality agreements, hold professional certifications in digital forensics, and maintain relationships with platform security teams that allow us to navigate recovery processes more efficiently than most. We do not guarantee outcomes — but we do guarantee honesty, professionalism, and our full effort on every case we accept.

Our Core Values

These aren't marketing words. They're commitments we make to every client.

Radical Honesty

We will never overstate recovery prospects to win a case. If we don't believe recovery is genuinely feasible, we tell you — and we try to point you toward alternatives. Honest assessments protect you and protect our reputation.

Absolute Confidentiality

Every case is handled under strict non-disclosure. We never share client information, case details, or recovered assets with any third party. For clients who require it, we sign NDAs before the consultation even begins.

Forensic Rigour

Recovery attempts are conducted by certified professionals using established methodologies. We document every step of our process and can provide detailed case reports. Our technical standards are not negotiated for speed or cost.

Fee Transparency

Every fee is disclosed in writing and agreed before any work begins. There are no hidden charges, no upfront non-refundable payments for failed cases, and no surprises. If we don't succeed, you pay significantly less — full stop.

Human-First Service

Behind every lost asset is a person under real stress. We treat every client with dignity, communicate clearly without jargon, and dedicate a specialist to your case so you always know who is working for you and what they're doing.

Ethical Practice Only

We only use lawful recovery methods and we verify client ownership before accepting any case. We do not accept cases involving stolen or fraudulently obtained assets. We cooperate with law enforcement where legally required.

Our Specialists

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Marcus Webb
Co-Founder & Lead Forensic Analyst

15 years in digital forensics and cybersecurity. Previously led incident response for a major financial institution. Specialises in cryptocurrency and hard drive recovery.

CISSP Certified CFCE — Computer Forensics
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Dr. Elaine Cho
Co-Founder & Blockchain Specialist

PhD in Cryptography from MIT. Eight years applying academic cryptographic research to real-world blockchain forensics and private key reconstruction.

PhD Cryptography Blockchain Forensics
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Ryan James
Account Recovery Specialist

Former platform trust and safety engineer with deep knowledge of social media and email account systems. Expert in official escalation procedures across all major platforms.

Platform Recovery Expert 7 Years · Social / Email
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Sarah Patel
Data Recovery & Client Lead

Certified data recovery engineer specialising in physical and logical hard drive recovery. Also leads client communications, ensuring every case is handled with care and clarity.

ACE Data Recovery Cert. CompTIA Security+
In Business Since
2019 · 5+ Years
Certifications Held
CISSP, CFCE, CEH, ACE
Countries Served
40+ Worldwide
Confidentiality
100% — NDA Available
Response Time
Within 4 Business Hours
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