#phishing
20 questions tagged with #phishing
Crypto 'tech support' drained my wallet after I messed up a transaction – can anything be done?
Hey everyone, I'm kinda desperate here. I messed up sending some ETH from my MetaMask to Binance, somehow it got stuck or something. Panicked and searched for 'MetaMask support' on Google, which I know now was dumb. Ended up in a chat with someone claiming to be official support. They were super reassuring, walked me through 'connecting' my wallet to their 'diagnostic tool'. Said it was just to check the transaction status. Next thing I know, my entire MetaMask balance – about $18k USD worth of ETH and some other tokens – was GONE. Just vanished, transferred out to some address I don't recognize. This happened late last night, around 10 PM. My partner is furious, and I just feel sick to my stomach. Is there literally *anything* I can do? I've already reported it to Binance and IC3, but I'm not holding my breath.
My Coinbase account got drained after linking to a 'new wallet' for staking – any hope?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling sick to my stomach. I got an email a few days ago, looked really official, about a new high-yield staking opportunity through Coinbase. It said I needed to connect my Coinbase account to a 'new verified staking wallet' to participate. I followed the link, which looked exactly like Coinbase's site, and entered my login details. It then asked for a 'wallet verification code' which popped up on my phone, and I entered that too. Then, nothing. The page just refreshed. I went directly to Coinbase app later and my entire portfolio, about 12k USD in ETH and BTC, was gone. Just zeroed out. I immediately changed my Coinbase password and enabled 2FA, but it was too late. I contacted their support, but they basically said once it's off-platform, it's out of their hands. They gave me the transaction IDs but said they can't reverse it. I feel so dumb. Is there *any* way to track this? Has anyone had success getting funds back from something like this? Or is it really just gone forever?
My savings disappeared after 'migrating' them on a fake exchange site. Is it all gone?
Ok, so I'm really panicking here. I got an email, looked pretty legit, saying my old crypto exchange was 'migrating' to a new, improved platform and I needed to transfer my funds over by a certain date or they'd be locked. I usually don't fall for this stuff but it had my name, my old exchange account details, everything looked spot on. They had a link, I clicked it, logged in, and followed the steps to 'migrate' my USDT and some ETH to this 'new' platform. It looked just like the old one, but slicker. Now, a week later, I try to log in and the site is gone. Just completely gone. My original exchange account shows zero balance too. I tried contacting support for both the old and 'new' one, nothing. Did I just get totally scammed? Is there literally any way to trace this? I'm in Toulouse, and this was a significant chunk of my savings. I feel so stupid right now.
Lost my crypto after a fake 'cold storage' link, is it gone forever or can I trace it?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty sick to my stomach right now. I usually consider myself pretty careful but I messed up bad. I got this email, looked super legit, from what I thought was Trust Wallet, saying there was a critical security update for cold storage users and I needed to 're-authenticate' my wallet. I clicked the link, entered my seed phrase, and boom, everything gone. All my ETH, some SOL, probably about 15k-20k total. This happened about two days ago, late evening here in Al Ain. I tried contacting Trust Wallet support but they said they don't send emails like that and my funds are on-chain so they can't reverse it. Is there any actual way to trace these funds? Has anyone actually gotten anything back from something like this? I feel so stupid. Any advice would be appreciated.
Crypto vanished from Coinbase account after a weird 'security upgrade' email, is it gone?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty sick to my stomach right now. I woke up this morning to an email that looked like it was from Coinbase, saying there was a mandatory security upgrade and I needed to verify my account or it would be temporarily locked. It had all the right logos and everything, so I clicked the link, logged in, and followed the steps. It asked for my 2FA code too, which I gave. Now, my entire balance, around $12,000 worth of various coins, is gone. Completely. My transaction history shows transfers out to an unknown wallet address. I immediately changed my password, froze my account (or tried to), and reported it to Coinbase support, but they're just giving me canned responses about how crypto transfers are irreversible. Is there seriously *anything* I can do? I'm in Germany, this was my savings. I don't know what to do, feels like a nightmare.
Crypto vanished from my Ledger after signing a 'gas fee update' transaction, is it gone?
Feeling totally gutted right now. I usually try to be super careful with my crypto, been using a Ledger hardware wallet for ages, always double-check everything. But last night, I got this pop-up on my browser (using Brave, which usually blocks stuff) saying MetaMask needed a 'gas fee update' for some pending transaction I didn't even remember initiating. It looked legit, like the usual MetaMask pop-up. I connected my Ledger, clicked approve on the device, signed the transaction, and BAM. My ETH, some SOL, and even my USDC from my DeFi farm, all gone. The transaction history just shows it moving to some random wallet address. I immediately disconnected everything, cleared my browser cache, but it was too late. I've reported it to Ledger support but they just sent a generic 'we can't reverse transactions' reply. Is there any actual hope of getting this back? This was literally years of savings. I feel so dumb.
Crypto funds gone after 'customer service' remote access trick, is there any way to recover?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty sick about this. I usually consider myself pretty savvy, but I messed up big time. I got an email, looked super legitimate, purporting to be from Kraken support. Said there was an 'unusual login attempt' on my account and I needed to verify my identity urgently. I clicked the link, it took me to what looked exactly like the Kraken login page. Logged in, and then it asked me to download a 'security patch' that was actually a remote access tool. Before I knew it, someone was moving my BTC and ETH right before my eyes. They cleared out about AUD 15,000 worth of crypto. It happened so fast, like 10 minutes from clicking the link to everything being gone. I've reported it to Kraken, changed all my passwords, and contacted my bank. Is there literally *anything* else I can do? Or is it just gone for good? Really desperate for some advice here.
Wallet drained after interacting with a fake 'Liquidity Pool' on Telegram, anything I can do?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty sick about this. I was on Telegram, joined a group that was talking about this 'new' liquidity pool offering insane APY on a stablecoin. It looked legit, they even had a 'manager' who seemed super helpful. I connected my Trust Wallet, thinking I was just checking balances, but then I signed what I thought was a small 'approval' transaction to stake. Next thing I know, my entire balance, over £7,000 in USDC and ETH, was GONE. Just vanished. I feel like such an idiot. It happened so fast. I've heard about wallet drainers but never thought it would happen to me. Is there ANYTHING that can be done? I've already reported it to Trust Wallet support, but they just sent an automated message about not being responsible for third-party dApps. I'm in Bristol, UK, and this was most of my savings. Any advice at all?
My savings were drained from MetaMask after clicking a fake 'Uniswap update' link, is it recoverable?
Okay, so I messed up big time last night. I was just chilling, watching some Netflix, and an email popped up, looked totally legit, like it was from Uniswap, saying there was a critical security update for MetaMask that needed to be applied through their portal. Ngl, it looked super real, like even the logos and everything were perfect. I clicked the link, it asked me to 'reconnect' my wallet, which I did, and then... boom. My ETH, all my USDC, GONE. Literally watched the transactions clear on Etherscan in real time. It was about $8,000 in total. I feel so stupid. I reported it to MetaMask, but they just sent an automated reply. Has anyone ever gotten anything back after something like this? Is it even worth trying to trace it? What are the next steps beyond feeling like a total idiot?
Lost my crypto after a 'security audit' email, is it recoverable?
Hey everyone, Feeling pretty gutted right now. I got an email last week that looked super legit, like it was from Trust Wallet, saying they were doing a mandatory security audit and I needed to verify my wallet. It had all the logos, looked professional, even the sender email seemed okay at first glance. I clicked the link, connected my wallet (stupid, I know, but it was late and I wasn't thinking straight), and followed the steps to "re-authenticate." Next morning, I check my Trust Wallet and almost all my ETH and some USDC are gone. Just...poof. The transaction history shows a bunch of transfers I didn't authorize. I reported it to Trust Wallet support, but they basically said once it's off-chain, it's out of their hands. Is there *any* hope here? Has anyone dealt with something like this and actually got their funds back? I'm in shock.
Lost my crypto after a 'customer support' remote access scam on Coinbase, is it recoverable?
I'm feeling really stupid and heartbroken right now. Yesterday morning, I got a text message, looked *exactly* like Coinbase, saying there was suspicious activity on my account and I needed to verify immediately or it would be locked. I clicked the link, and it took me to a site that also looked exactly like Coinbase. I entered my login details, and then it said I needed to call their support line. I called the number, and the person on the other end, sounded very professional, told me I needed to install TeamViewer so they could 'secure my account.' I was half-asleep, honestly, and just followed instructions. They accessed my computer, moved some crypto from my Coinbase Pro account to another wallet I didn't recognize. About 0.8 ETH and some USDC, like, low five figures USD. My husband is furious. Is there ANY way to get this back? I reported it to Coinbase but they just said they can't reverse crypto transactions.
Lost my crypto after a fake 'tax audit' email – is there any way to recover it?
Feeling absolutely sick right now. I got this really convincing-looking email last week, said it was from the 'Revenue Commissioners' (our tax office here in Ireland), saying my crypto gains needed an urgent audit and if I didn't verify a few things, my accounts would be frozen. It had links and everything, looked legit, not like the usual spam. I clicked, it asked for my wallet details, and like an absolute idiot, I entered my seed phrase. Less than an hour later, my entire Trust Wallet balance – a good chunk of my savings – was gone. All my ETH and some SOL, just… poof. I've already reported it to An Garda Síochána (the police) and my bank, but they just said it's probably gone. Is there *any* remote chance of getting it back? Or did I just kiss goodbye to everything?
Lost my crypto after a 'customer support' remote access scam – any hope of getting it back?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty stupid right now. I received an email, looked super legitimate, supposedly from Coinbase support. It said there was suspicious activity on my account and I needed to verify my identity urgently. I clicked the link, it led to a site that looked *exactly* like Coinbase. Then it prompted me to download a 'secure remote access tool' so they could 'investigate'. Like an idiot, I installed it. Within minutes, my whole crypto balance, about 8k USD in ETH and some BTC, was gone from my Coinbase account. I was just watching my screen, helpless. I tried contacting actual Coinbase support but they just gave me the standard 'we can't reverse transactions' spiel. Is there *any* chance of getting this back? Or am i just out of luck for being so gullible?
Lost my BTC after clicking a link in a fake CoinTracker email, is it gone for good?
Feeling totally gutted right now. I use CoinTracker to keep track of my crypto stuff for taxes, and I got an email last night that looked *exactly* like one of theirs. It said there was a 'security alert' and I needed to verify my wallet. I was tired, didn't think twice, and clicked the link. It took me to a site that looked just like CoinTracker, asked for my wallet seed phrase (idiot, I know, I know!), and I typed it in. Within minutes, my Bitcoin was gone. Just... gone. I saw the transaction on Etherscan, straight out of my wallet to some random address. I've reported it to my bank, but they said there's not much they can do since it's crypto. I feel so stupid. Is there any way at all to trace this or get it back? Please tell me there's something.
Lost my crypto after a 'customer support' remote access scam on Coinbase, is it recoverable?
Feeling absolutely gutted right now. I got a pop-up on my browser saying my Coinbase account had suspicious activity and to call a 'support' number immediately. It looked so legit, had all the branding and everything. I freaked out and called it. The person on the other end convinced me I needed to install TeamViewer so they could 'secure' my account. I did it, like an idiot. They moved all my ETH and BTC to another wallet right in front of my eyes. It happened so fast, maybe 10 minutes from call to gone. Total of about 8k USD worth. I've reported it to Coinbase and filed a police report here in Limerick. Is there any actual hope for tracing this or am I just out of luck? It feels so unfair.
My MetaMask was drained after a supposed 'security update' prompt, is there any way to get my ETH back?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty low right now. Last night, I was just checking my crypto on my laptop, chilling in my apartment here in Paris, when I got this pop-up on my browser saying my MetaMask needed an urgent security update. It looked super legit, like the official MetaMask site, green padlock and everything. I clicked it, followed the instructions to 're-sync' my wallet – basically putting in my seed phrase. Didn't think twice, seemed like a normal procedure for an update, right? Then this morning, I logged back in and all my ETH is GONE. Like, zero. I had about 2.5 ETH in there, which is a significant chunk for me. I've checked Etherscan and I can see the transactions, it was all sent to some other address within minutes after I 'updated'. I feel so stupid. Is there seriously no way to get this back? Has anyone ever recovered funds after falling for something like this? I've reported it to MetaMask support but haven't heard anything useful back yet.
Anyone recovered funds after a fake crypto wallet hack with Nethertrace?
Hi everyone, I'm absolutely beside myself after losing almost all my savings in what I now realize was a fake crypto wallet scam. I thought I was being so careful, you know? It was one of those phishing things, looked exactly like the real wallet provider, even had the little padlock. I put in my recovery phrase like an idiot, and boom, everything gone. Over £30,000, just vanished. I’ve been looking into recovery options and came across Nethertrace. They seem really professional, and their initial consultation was actually quite reassuring, not pushy at all. They explained they don't charge upfront fees, which is a huge relief after hearing so many horror stories about scam recovery firms. They talked about their methods for tracing funds and liaising with exchanges to freeze assets. Has anyone here had a similar experience with a fake wallet compromise and managed to recover anything using [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co)? I'm so desperate for some hope. Any feedback, positive or negative, would be really helpful right now. I'm just trying to figure out if this is a legitimate path forward or if I'm just setting myself up for more disappointment. Thanks in advance.
My Trust Wallet was drained after clicking a fake crypto 'giveaway' link on Telegram, is recovery possible?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling sick to my stomach right now. I got a message on Telegram yesterday morning, like, 9 AM my time, about a 'special ETH giveaway' from a famous crypto personality. It looked legit, even had their profile picture and everything. tbh, I was a bit sleepy still and kinda excited. I clicked the link, it took me to what looked exactly like a Trust Wallet Connect page, so I scanned the QR. Within minutes, literally like 5 minutes, my Trust Wallet was completely emptied. Everything. My ETH, some altcoins I had, all gone. Approx. low five figures. I called my bank (ENBD) but they said there's nothing they can do since it was crypto. I reported it to Trust Wallet support too, but they just sent an automated message about not being able to reverse transactions. Is there any actual way to track this, or is it just gone forever?
Crypto 'wallet drainer' after fake 'learn to trade' webinar, can I get my tokens back?
i'm kicking myself so hard right now. i saw an ad on facebook, seemed legit, for a 'free crypto trading masterclass' webinar. it was actually quite convincing, they had professional-looking slides, talking about market analysis and everything. at the end, they said they'd share 'premium indicators' if we connected our wallet to their 'secure dashboard' via a QR code. i was on a roll, feeling smart after the webinar, and just scanned it with my Trust Wallet. boom. literally minutes later, my entire balance, mostly ETH and some Link tokens, was gone. like, completely wiped out. i checked the address it went to on Etherscan and it's some fresh wallet with a bunch of other transactions. i feel so stupid. i filed a police report here in Liverpool but they just gave me a crime number. is there *any* way to track this or get my crypto back? i just can't believe i fell for something so obvious.
Lost my crypto after a 'customer support' remote access scam, can it be recovered?
I'm feeling so stupid right now. I got an email, looked super legitimate, saying there was a 'security issue' with my ZG.com account and I needed to verify my identity. I clicked the link, logged in, and then a live chat popped up. The person on the chat said they needed to remote into my computer to fix something — a 'network syncing issue' or something. Genuinely, I thought it was real. They told me to install TeamViewer. I did. They then spent about 20 minutes clicking around, opened my Kraken tab, and asked me to log in there too, saying it was part of the 'verification'. Next thing I know, my BTC and ETH from both ZG.com and Kraken are GONE. Just vanished. This happened yesterday evening. I immediately changed passwords, disconnected TeamViewer, and reported it to Kraken, but they just said 'we'll investigate' which sounds like nothing will happen. Is there any hope at all, or am i just out of luck forever?