#phishing-scam
17 questions tagged with #phishing-scam
My Binance account was locked after I clicked a 'security alert' link, did I just get phished?
Feeling absolutely sick to my stomach right now. I got an email, looked super legit, said it was from Binance about 'unusual login activity' and that I needed to verify my account immediately. It had the Binance logo, all the right branding, everything. I panicked, saw the 'click here to secure your account' button and just... clicked it. Went to what looked like a Binance login page, entered my info, then it just refreshed. Felt weird almost instantly. Tried to log into my *real* Binance app a few minutes later and boom – password incorrect. Tried again, then my account showed as locked. I contacted Binance support, and they're doing their security checks, but it's radio silence basically. I had a decent chunk of ETH and some USDT in there, nothing crazy, but it was money I really couldn't afford to lose. I'm wondering if this was a phishing scam and if my crypto is gone for good. Has anyone else experienced this with Binance or similar exchanges? What are my options here? Do I even have any options?
Anyone recovered funds from a fake payment processing scam using Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, Kevin here from Phoenix. I'm in a bit of a pickle and looking for some guidance, hoping someone here has gone through something similar. I fell for one of those super convincing crypto scams—not a romance scam or anything, but a fake payment processing site that looked exactly like a legitimate platform for a crypto project I was interested in. It was a well-crafted phishing scheme, and I ended up losing what was, for me, a significant chunk of change, about low five figures of ETH and USDC. I've been absolutely gutted and embarrassed about it. After some initial panic and feeling totally lost, I started looking into recovery options. I came across [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) and they seem really professional. I've had a free consultation with them, and they explained their process for tracing the funds on the blockchain and liaising with exchanges and law enforcement. They didn't push for any upfront fees, which was a huge relief after hearing about so many 'recovery scams.' Before I commit, I wanted to ask if anyone else has used Nethertrace for a fake payment processing scheme or similar intricate phishing scam and had a positive outcome? Any experiences shared would be really helpful.
Lost a load of USDT after approving a malicious transaction on what I thought was Binance – total nightmare, can I get it back?
I'm in a total panic. Yesterday evening, I got a text message, looked super official, saying there was a 'security alert' on my Binance account and I needed to verify some transactions or it'd be locked. I clicked the link, it took me to what looked exactly like the Binance login page. I didn't even think twice, just logged in with my details. Immediately after, it prompted me to approve a transaction for a 'security check' or something. I saw it was for USDT, but I was so stressed about my account being locked, I just hit confirm on my Trust Wallet without really looking. Then my trust wallet connected, and boom, like 3,500 USDT just vanished. Not into Binance, just... gone to some random address. I immediately logged into the REAL Binance app, checked my withdrawal history, nothing. The link from the text wasn't the real Binance URL, it was some weird misspelling. Feel like such an idiot. Is there any way to trace this or get my money back?
My savings gone after a fake 'crypto tax refund' phishing attack, can I get it back?
Okay so I feel like such an idiot. I got an email last week, looked really legit, saying there was a crypto tax refund available from the 'Australian Tax Office' for my last year's earnings. It had a link to what looked like a government portal. I clicked it, logged in with my Coinbase details (I know, I know!), and confirmed some stuff. Everything looked totally normal, like a real refund form. Then today, I check my Coinbase account... and it's empty. All my ETH, about 4 grand worth at current prices, is gone. They moved it straight to some random wallet address. I immediately changed my Coinbase password and enabled 2FA (which I *thought* I had on, but apparently not properly). I've reported it to Coinbase support, but they just sent an automated message about not being responsible for phishing. Is there seriously nothing I can do? I'm in Adelaide, this was my rainy day fund. Feeling pretty desperate here.
Lost a load of USDT after approving a malicious transaction from a fake Revolut pop-up, is it gone?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling sick to my stomach right now. I was just browsing on my laptop, minding my own business, when this pop-up appeared saying it was from Revolut and that my account needed urgent verification due to suspicious activity. It looked super legitimate, had the Revolut logo, everything. I clicked it, logged in as usual, and it asked for a transaction approval on my Trust Wallet for 'security purposes'. I didn't even think, just approved it – it was late, I was tired, stupid me. Next thing I know, my USDT balance is gone. Like, completely wiped out. I immediately checked my transaction history and it shows a transfer to some random address. Is there ANY way to reverse this? Or is my USDT just gone forever? I've never had something like this happen before. Revolut support just said they can't help with crypto transfers and Trust Wallet said the transaction is irreversible. I'm honestly desperate.
My savings were drained after approving a malicious transaction on a phishing site, any hope?
I'm gutted, absolutely gutted. I thought I was being so careful. Last week, I got this email, looked super legitimate, said it was from Perpetual Protocol, a project I actually use a lot. It talked about a new yield farming opportunity, really high APY. I clicked the link, connected my MetaMask, and approved a transaction. Everything looked normal. Moments later, my wallet balance dropped to zero. All my USDC, gone. I'm talking about a significant chunk of my life savings, over five figures. I was planning a deposit on a house with that money. I immediately disconnected my wallet, changed my passwords, but the funds were already gone to some unknown address. I've reported it to MetaMask, but they just said they can't reverse transactions. Is there *anything* at all, any long shot, I can do? I'm in London, btw. Just feeling so stupid and helpless right now.
Anyone recovered funds from a trust wallet impersonation scam with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, Sophia here from Edmonton. I'm reaching out because I'm feeling pretty lost after a trust wallet impersonation scam cost me a significant chunk of my savings. I was doing a routine transaction, or so I thought, and fell for a very convincing phishing site that looked exactly like Trust Wallet's official page. They drained my wallet before I even knew what happened. I've heard some buzz about Nethertrace helping people in similar situations, and honestly, at this point, I'm desperate for some hope. Has anyone here had any success with [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) after a trust wallet impersonation or similar phishing scam? I already reported it to my local police, but they weren't really equipped to handle crypto fraud, so I'm looking for specialized help. Any insights or experiences would be massively appreciated. I really need to know if they're the real deal or if this is just another rabbit hole.
Lost ETH and USDC after connecting to a fake UniSwap website, is there any way to recover it?
Ugh, I feel so stupid. Last night, around 9 pm, I was trying to swap some ETH for a new altcoin on UniSwap. I always use a bookmark, but my laptop was acting up, so I just Googled it. Didn't even think twice, just clicked the top result. It *looked* exactly like UniSwap, the colors, the layout, everything. I connected my MetaMask, confirmed a transaction, and like, five minutes later, my entire wallet was drained. All my ETH, about 0.8 ETH, and a good chunk of USDC, around $1200, just gone. I saw the transactions on Etherscan, straight to some anonymous address. It happened so fast. My husband was out, and I just sat there staring at the screen. I've reported it to the CFTC, but honestly, I don't have much hope. Has anyone gone through this? Is there *anything* that can be done, or is it just gone for good?
My savings gone after a fake 'crypto tax refund' phishing attack, can I get it back?
Feeling so stupid right now. I got an email, looked super legitimate, like it was from a major crypto platform (not naming them here, still a bit paranoid). It said I was due a "crypto tax refund" from some new government initiative, and I just needed to verify my wallet. I clicked the link, it looked like the real site, and I entered my seed phrase like a complete idiot. Within literal minutes, my MetaMask wallet was drained. Most of my ETH, some MATIC, all gone. This happened yesterday afternoon, like 3 PM local time. I've already reported it to my bank because I funded the wallet from there, but they just said crypto isn't covered. I'm in Winnipeg, Canada. My partner is furious. Is there *any* chance at all to recover these funds, or have I basically just lost everything from years of saving?
Lost my crypto to a fake 'CoinMarketCap' site, wallet drained. What can I even do?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty sick about this. Last night, around midnight, I was just checking some prices, right? Typed 'CoinMarketCap' into Google, clicked what i thought was the official link on my phone. Looked totally legit, same logo, everything. It asked me to 're-sync' my MetaMask wallet, which I thought was weird but the site looked so real, I just did it. Entered my seed phrase. Instantly, my ETH was gone. Like, within seconds. Checked Etherscan, and yep, it went to some address I don't recognize. Now my wallet is zero. I feel so dumb. Is there *any* way to get that crypto back? I've heard about some 'recovery' services but they sound sketchy. Any advice from anyone who's been through this? I'm in Vancouver, and this was a significant amount for me, like low five-figures. Any hope at all?
Lost my crypto to a fake 'Uniswap V3' site, wallet drained. Any chance to retrieve it?
Feeling totally gutted right now. I was trying to swap some altcoins on what I thought was Uniswap V3 an hour or so ago. Found the site through a Google search, it looked legit – very similar to the real one. Connected my MetaMask wallet, went through the motions to approve a token, and then boom, before I even hit 'swap', my whole wallet got drained. Everything's gone, like about $X,XXX worth of ETH and several hundreds in AVAX. I'm kicking myself for not checking the URL more carefully. It was `uniswapv3-exchange.org` or something like that, not `app.uniswap.org`. I've disconnected everything from the fake site in MetaMask, but obviously, it's too late. Is there *anything* at all that can be done in these situations, or is it just a hard lesson learned? I've heard about transaction tracing, but how does that even work with scammers?
My Trust Wallet was drained after clicking a fake Binance email link, is my crypto gone?
I'm so upset right now, I don't even know where to start. I received an email that looked super legit from Binance yesterday afternoon, saying my account had some suspicious activity and I needed to verify immediately. I clicked the link, logged in with my Trust Wallet (I use it for most of my crypto) and it just... spun for a bit. I didn't think much of it until this morning when I woke up and checked my wallet – literally everything is gone. My ETH, USDT, some BNB, all of it. The transactions are there on Etherscan, shows it went out pretty much immediately after I clicked. I feel so dumb. Is there *any* way to get it back? I've reported it to Binance but they said they can't do anything about transactions from an external wallet. Please, any advice helps. This was a significant amount for me.
Crypto 'wallet drainer' after a fake 'hardware wallet update' – is my Binance Smart Chain BNB gone for good?
I'm gutted, you guys. I usually am so careful. I got an email that looked super legit, like from Ledger, saying I needed to update my hardware wallet firmware 'urgently' because of a new vulnerability. I clicked the link, it took me to a site that looked exactly like Ledger Live, and I connected my wallet, entered my seed phrase (yeah, I know, my stomach dropped the second I typed it), and then nothing. The update 'failed'. Checked my Trust Wallet a few hours later and all my BNB on Binance Smart Chain is gone. Every single token, just... poof. It was all my savings, about 10k EUR worth. I feel so stupid. I've heard about these 'wallet drainers' but never thought it'd happen to me. Etherscan just shows a transaction sending it to some other unknown address. Is there ANYthing at all I can do? Or is this just a really expensive, humiliating lesson?
Lost my crypto to a spoofed NFT minting site – wallet drained. Any chance?
ugh, i'm so mad at myself. i saw this twitter ad for a 'new genesis NFT collection' that looked super legit, like, it was trending and everything. the link looked fine, went to what i thought was their official minting page. connected my Trust Wallet, approved the transaction to mint, and boom – not only did i not get an NFT, but my whole wallet was drained. all my ETH, some MATIC, literally gone in like 30 seconds. i know, i know, i should've been more careful. i checked Etherscan right after, and saw my funds go to some address that then sent it to another, then another... it was really fast. is there any actual way to undo this? or trace it for real? i've heard about 'recovery services' but they all sound like scams themselves. fwiw, this happened late last night, around 11:30 PM my time, total shock. my partner thinks i'm an idiot, lol.
Lost my crypto to a fake 'Uniswap V2' site – is there any way to get it back?
Hi everyone, I'm just… distraught. I tried to swap some ETH for another token, something pretty common, right? I searched on Google for 'Uniswap V2' and clicked the first link that looked official. It looked exactly like the real thing, even had the correct logo and everything. I connected my MetaMask wallet, confirmed the transaction, and then… nothing. My ETH was gone, but the new token never appeared. Checked my wallet, and the transaction showed my ETH sent to some random address. Not the swap contract, not a new token received, just gone. I feel so stupid. How could I fall for something like this? It was about $3,500 USD in ETH, which is a lot for me right now. I've heard about blockchain tracing and stuff, but is it even possible to get it back? Is there anyone official I can report this to here in East London, or is it just a hard lesson learned? Any advice, please.
Lost a load of USDT after 'customer support' from supposed Kraken expert, is it gone?
I really need some advice. I was trying to withdraw some USDT from my Kraken account, but it kept giving me an error. I went online, searched for Kraken support, and found a number. The person who answered sounded legit, very professional. They walked me through troubleshooting, said my account was 'flagged for unusual activity' and I needed to verify by connecting my wallet to a 'secure audit portal' they sent me a link for. Foolishly, I followed their instructions, signed a transaction that came up on my MetaMask, and next thing I know, all my USDT is just gone. Like, completely wiped out. This all happened yesterday evening, around 8 PM here in Johannesburg. I feel so stupid. I’ve contacted actual Kraken support now, but they said it looks like a phishing scam. Is there anything at all I can do? Or am I just out of luck?
Lost my crypto to a fake BitForex site after linking my Trust Wallet, is it gone?
Feeling like such an idiot right now, honestly. I was trying to deposit some of my altcoins onto BitForex, which I've used before, but I must've clicked on a sponsored ad or something. The site looked EXACTLY like BitForex, same logo, everything. I connected my Trust Wallet, approved the transaction, and thought nothing of it until I went to check my balance a few hours later. Everything was gone, literally everything. I'm talking about a decent amount, enough to really hurt. i checked the URL and it was something like `bitforex.exchange-official.com` or some spoofed nonsense. I immediately disconnected my wallet, changed all my passwords, and have been looking for ways to recover my funds. I filed a report with my local police but they just looked at me blankly. Is there anything at all I can do here? Has anyone recovered funds from something like this? I can't believe I fell for it.