#wallet-drainer
33 questions tagged with #wallet-drainer
Lost my SOL after connecting to a new 'staking' dApp, is it gone forever or can I track it?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty sick about this. I was on a Telegram group for Solana staking, looking for better yields than what I was getting. Someone posted a link to a new dApp, looked pretty legit, nice UI, all that. I connected my Phantom wallet and transferred a good chunk of my SOL, like, low five figures, to stake it there. It showed up as 'staked' for a few hours, then the dApp went totally dark. Now I can't access it, my SOL is gone from my wallet, and the address it went to isn't showing up as mine on Etherscan. It's a Solana address though, so Etherscan wouldn't work anyway, right? Did I just get totally rug-pulled? Is there any way to trace this on the Solana chain, or is it just lost to the void? Any advice seriously appreciated, I'm panicking a bit here.
Crypto funds gone from my hot wallet after approving a 'sync' to a fake analytics dashboard - any hope?
Hey everyone, I'm pretty gutted right now. I usually try to be super careful with my crypto, but I messed up big time. I was in a Telegram group – one I thought was legitimate for a project I'm invested in – and someone posted a link to an 'updated analytics dashboard' that supposedly showed real-time portfolio performance. It looked really slick, not like a typical phishing site. I connected my MetaMask wallet, thinking it was just a read-only view. The site asked me to 'approve' a small transaction for gas fees to 'sync' my portfolio data. I didn't think much of it, just a few cents. But as soon as I approved, my entire wallet was drained. I lost everything – about 12 ETH and some USDT. I saw the transactions on Etherscan, all approved by my address, sending everything to some random wallet. I feel so stupid. Is there anything, anything at all, I can do? I've already reported it to MetaMask but they said they can't reverse transactions. I'm in Edmonton, Canada, and this was literally my life savings. My wife is going to kill me.
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?
Crypto funds vanished after 'tech support' helped me access my old wallet, any recourse?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling sick to my stomach about this. About a week ago, I found an old hard drive with a bunch of crypto from like, 2017. I was so excited! But I couldn't remember the password for the wallet software. So I searched online for help, found a 'tech support' number, and they connected to my computer via AnyDesk. The guy was super helpful, spent almost an hour with me, eventually got me logged in. The balance was there, almost 8 ETH. He said I should move it to a 'more secure' wallet and suggested Binance. I went to do it, and as I was trying to send it, the balance just... dropped to zero. He hung up. My stomach dropped. I tried to trace it on Etherscan but I'm no expert, it's just a bunch of numbers to me. I've reported it to the UK police, but they seemed a bit clueless tbh. Is there anything, anything at all, I can do? I'm in Birmingham.
My savings were drained from my wallet after approving a 'dApp connection' – is it gone for good?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling sick to my stomach. I was trying to check some new DeFi projects, you know, just seeing what's out there. I clicked on a link from a seemingly legit crypto news site – or so I thought – and it prompted me to connect my Trust Wallet to this new dApp. It looked pretty standard, just asking for permission to view my account balance, that kind of thing. I approved it, everything seemed fine. Then, about an hour later, I check my wallet and almost all my ETH and some stablecoins are gone. Just, poof. The transaction history shows outbound transfers to an address I don't recognise. I didn't sign any transaction for that specifically. I've heard about these 'drainer' scams. Is there literally anything I can do? I've already tried contacting Trust Wallet support but haven't heard back. This was a significant portion of my savings. Any advice at all would be a lifesaver.
My Coinbase funds vanished after a 'wallet synchronization' link – did I just lose everything?
Feeling absolutely sick right now. I got an email, looked pretty official, saying Coinbase was doing a mandatory wallet synchronization for security reasons. It had a link, I clicked it, logged in with my details and even put in the 2FA code. Everything looked normal. Then, about an hour later, I check my actual Coinbase app and my entire balance is GONE. Like, zero. No transaction history, nothing. It just says '0.00'. I contacted Coinbase support but haven't heard back yet and I'm freaking out. This was a significant chunk of my savings. Did I fall for a phishing scam? Is there *any* way to get my crypto back, or is it just gone forever? I'm so desperate for answers. I tried logging in again through the official app, and it works, but the balance is still nothing.
Staked crypto gone after 'rewards claim' on a fake DeFi site, anything left to do?
Hey everyone, Feeling pretty gutted right now. I had a decent chunk of ETH and some altcoins staked on what I *thought* was a legit DeFi platform, earning some nice APY. Saw a notification – or maybe an ad, tbh it's a blur now – about claiming enhanced rewards for early adopters. It looked like the real deal, used the same branding, even had similar UI. I connected my Trust Wallet, saw some really high numbers for 'pending rewards', and clicked to claim them. It asked for a signature... which felt normal for DeFi. The transaction went through, and then... nothing. The rewards never showed up. When I refreshed, my staked assets were gone. Just gone. The contract interaction must've drained my wallet instead of claiming rewards. I'm kicking myself, hard. This happened yesterday evening, around 8 PM, after dinner. I've disconnected my wallet from the site, but what else can I even do? Is there any way to trace this or get it back? My partner is furious, and I just feel sick.
My Binance wallet got drained after connecting to a new 'yield farming' platform – is it all gone?
Feeling totally gutted right now. I've been dabbling in crypto for a bit, mostly just holding on Binance, nothing too crazy. But then I saw this ad, or maybe it was a Telegram group, for a new yield farming platform promising insane APYs, like 500%+. It looked legit, had all the usual UI, even some audit reports they linked. I connected my Binance Smart Chain wallet (MetaMask linked to Binance) and approved a few transactions thinking I was staking my BNB and some stablecoins. Woke up this morning, and everything's gone. Literally everything in that wallet – BNB, USDT, some small altcoins. I disconnected the platform immediately but the damage is done. Is there *any* way to trace this or get it back? I feel so stupid for falling for this. It was a substantial amount, enough to really hurt.
Crypto 'advisor' drained my Trust Wallet after I gave them seed phrase for 'verification', any hope?
Hey everyone, feeling completely sick to my stomach right now. I was in a crypto Telegram group, and this 'advisor' messaged me directly, saying they could help me optimize my staking returns. They seemed super legit, knew all the lingo, and had a bunch of testimonials in the group. They asked for my Trust Wallet seed phrase saying they needed it to 'verify' my wallet balance for some special staking pool, promising huge returns. Like a total idiot, I gave it to them. Within minutes, everything was gone. All my ETH, my BNB, my USDC... poof. I saw the transactions happen on Etherscan, straight to an address I don't recognize. I've reported it to my local police, but they just looked at me blankly. Is there genuinely ANY way to recover funds once someone has your seed phrase? Or am I just completely out of luck?
Crypto funds vanished from my MetaMask after approving a 'wallet verification' dApp – any hope?
Ok, so I'm a bit mortified but I need to ask. I got a message on Discord from someone I thought was from a reputable project's support team. They said there was an issue with my wallet address eligibility for an airdrop and I needed to verify my wallet through a special dApp link they sent. I clicked it, connected my MetaMask, and approved what I thought was just a verification signature. It was late, I was tired, didn't read super carefully. Next morning, all my ETH and a chunk of my USDC are gone. My transaction history on Etherscan shows a bunch of 'approve' transactions and then transfers out. I feel like such an idiot. Is there _any_ way to get this crypto back? I've already reported it to MetaMask but they said they can't reverse transactions. What else can I even do? This was a significant amount for me.
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?
Wallet drained after signing what seemed like a routine Metamask transaction – is there any hope?
hi everyone, feeling pretty low right now. i usually consider myself pretty careful but i think i messed up big time. i was trying to claim some airdrop for a new token i'd heard about, something pretty small, maybe 100 bucks worth. the website looked fine, i connected my MetaMask wallet, and then it asked me to sign a transaction. it looked like a normal sign request, not a huge gas fee or anything. i didn't think much of it, just clicked approve. next thing i know, like 10 minutes later, my entire wallet is GONE. all my ETH, my USDC, even the little bit of MATIC i had for gas. it was about 8.5k EUR in total. i checked Etherscan and saw a bunch of 'approve' transactions and then transfers to an address i don't recognize. i feel like such an idiot. i've heard about wallet drainers but always thought it wouldn't happen to me. is there *any* way to reverse this? or track it? i'm in Montpellier, my bank (Crédit Agricole) said they can't do anything because it's crypto. any advice is appreciated.
Wallet drained after connecting to a 'new DEX' that promised crazy APY, is my ETH gone?
Feeling pretty stupid right now. I saw this ad on X (Twitter) for a new Decentralized Exchange (DEX) that was offering like, 500% APY on ETH staking. I know, I know, red flag city. But I was just looking at my portfolio and feeling a bit down, thought maybe a quick win could help. It looked pretty professional, had a decent UI, lots of excited comments on their social posts. So I connected my MetaMask wallet. Didn't even think twice. Approved a transaction, thinking it was just for staking. Next thing I know, my entire ETH balance is gone. Like, completely wiped out. I immediately disconnected my wallet, revoked permissions, everything. But it was too late. I've heard about wallet drainers but always thought I was too careful for this. My partner is furious. Is there literally *any* chance of getting it back? I traced the transaction on Etherscan, and it went to a completely different wallet address. It's about $4,000 worth of ETH. Any advice beyond "you're an idiot" would be really appreciated.
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?
My savings gone after a fake 'liquidity mining' pool on a new DEX, can I get it back?
Okay, i'm absolutely gutted. I got messaged on Telegram by someone who seemed super friendly, we chatted for weeks about crypto. They convinced me to try 'liquidity mining' on a new decentralized exchange they linked me to, saying it was a guaranteed 1.5% daily return. I put in almost everything i had saved, like, €18,000 worth of ETH and USDC. It all looked legit, i saw the 'returns' accumulating in my dashboard. When i tried to withdraw, it asked for a 'tax payment' first, then another 'security fee'. I paid those too, using more of my savings, because i just wanted my money out. Now the site is gone, and the Telegram contact blocked me. My wallet was totally drained of what was left after i 'approved' some transaction on their site. I feel so stupid. Is there ANY way to trace this or get some of it back? I'm in Utrecht, this is my life savings.
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?
My MetaMask was drained after connecting to a 'new DEX' – any chance of getting my ETH back?
Feeling totally gutted right now. I saw an ad on Twitter for what looked like a new decentralized exchange, promising really good returns on staking certain tokens. It looked legit, I mean, the UI was clean, good branding, seemed professional. I connected my MetaMask wallet, thinking I'd just explore a bit, maybe swap some small amount. But almost immediately after I connected, my ETH balance dropped to zero. Everything was just *gone*. My WETH too. I didn't even approve a transaction, just connected. I checked Etherscan and saw a bunch of outgoing transactions I definitely didn't initiate. Is there *any* way to get it back? This was a significant portion of my savings, and I'm freaking out.
Wallet drained after connecting to a 'new crypto exchange' that promised big returns, is it all gone?
I'm gutted. Seriously. I saw an ad on Instagram for this 'new' crypto exchange, they promised crazy high APYs, like 200% on USDT. I know, I know, red flag. But I was so tired of my money just sitting there, and the site looked so legit. It even had a sleek interface and everything. I created an account, deposited some ETH from my Coinbase wallet, and then tried to 'stake' it. Everything seemed fine for a day or two, I even saw my 'returns' growing on their dashboard. Then yesterday, I tried to withdraw a small amount just to test it out. And nothing. It kept saying 'withdrawal failed, contact support'. Their 'support' chat just gave me canned responses about system upgrades. This morning, I checked my Trust Wallet, and my remaining ETH was gone. Like, completely wiped. I never connected my Trust Wallet directly to their site, I just sent ETH from Coinbase to their platform. But my Trust Wallet was drained. How? And is there any way to get my ETH back? I feel so stupid right now.
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.
Lost a load of MATIC after connecting to a fake Polygon bridge, is it completely gone?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty stupid right now. I was trying to bridge some MATIC from Ethereum mainnet to Polygon to save on gas fees for some DeFi stuff. Found a link on a forum that looked legit for a Polygon bridge. Connected my MetaMask, signed a transaction that I thought was just approving the bridge contract, but then my MATIC disappeared. Not just the amount I was trying to bridge, but everything in that wallet. Over 8k USD, all my savings gone. This was last night, around 10 PM here in Ottawa. I've reported it to the local police, but they looked at me like I was speaking Martian. Is there genuinely any hope for tracing this on-chain? I saw some stuff about Chainalysis, but it sounds like it costs a fortune. What can I even do? I'm stressing big time.
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.
Wallet drained after approving what I thought was a simple token swap – any hope?
Feeling totally gutted. I was trying to swap some obscure altcoin for ETH on what looked like a pretty legitimate DEX, you know, one of those new ones that pop up all the time. Connected my MetaMask, and I remember approving what I thought was just the standard 'allow spending' transaction. But then, literally within seconds, my entire wallet, not just the token I was trying to swap, but all my ETH and other stuff, it just... vanished. Saw the transactions on Etherscan, all approved from my address. I've reported it to the platform but haven't heard anything back. This happened late last night, around 11 PM here in Sharjah. My wife is so mad. Is there any way to trace this or get it back? Like, how can a simple approval wipe out everything?
Lost my ETH after signing what I thought was a simple transaction for a new token on Uniswap, am I doomed?
I really messed up, you guys. I was trying to ape into this new meme coin on Uniswap last night, around 10 PM here in Dubai. I connected my MetaMask wallet, everything seemed fine. I went to swap some ETH for this new token, and it prompted me to "approve" the token first, which I thought was standard for new tokens. I clicked approve, and the transaction went through. Immediately after, my entire ETH balance, about 0.8 ETH (which is like, half my savings), just vanished. It was transferred out right after that "approval" transaction cleared. My partner was furious when I told them this morning. I checked Etherscan and saw my ETH was sent to a completely different wallet address. I don't understand how an approval for one token could let them take *all* my ETH. Is this a common scam? Can Chainalysis or anyone actually trace this and get my funds back, or did I just lose everything because I was too quick to click? I'm so stressed out.
Lost my crypto after a fake 'tech support' incident – can Chainalysis really trace it?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling sick to my stomach about this. Last week, I got a popup on my laptop saying my Trezor was compromised and I needed to "verify" my seed phrase ASAP. It looked like an official Trezor page, honestly. Panicked, I entered it. Within minutes, my entire ETH and some BTC, low five figures worth, was gone. Just disappeared from my Trust Wallet linked to the Trezor. I reported it to the local gardaí, but they just looked at me blankly. Someone mentioned Chainalysis can trace crypto. Is that true? Like, can they actually get it back? Or am I just dreaming? I'm honestly desperate here, that was my future house deposit. Any advice on what to do next? My head's a mess.
Crypto 'wallet drainer' after a fake 'dapp security audit' message... is my ETH gone?
ugh, i can't believe i fell for this. i got a DM on Telegram from someone pretending to be from a 'dapp security audit' service. they said they'd found a critical vulnerability in a DeFi protocol i use and that i needed to connect my Trust Wallet to their 'fixer' dapp immediately to protect my funds. i was really panicked, so i clicked the link, signed a transaction that came up, and then watched as pretty much all my ETH and some USDC just *vanished*. it was like a minute later. now i feel so incredibly stupid. i connected to Etherscan but honestly i don't even know what i'm looking at. the funds went to some completely different address. is there anything, literally *anything*, i can do? i'm in Glasgow, this happened yesterday morning and i'm just sick to my stomach.
Wallet drained after signing up for a 'new exchange bonus', can anything be done?
Hey everyone, I feel so stupid right now. I saw this ad on Reddit for a new crypto exchange launching, promising some insane deposit bonuses and staking APYs if you signed up within the first 24 hours. They even had a fancy countdown timer and everything. Ngl, it looked pretty legit, lots of slick graphics. I thought, wow, this is a real opportunity. So, I signed up, connected my MetaMask to transfer some ETH for the bonus – just a little, like 0.8 ETH, to dip my toes in. The site prompted me to approve a smart contract interaction directly, which I thought was odd for a deposit, but I figured hey, new tech, maybe it's some kind of direct integration thing for instant bonuses. And then... poof. My entire MetaMask wallet was drained. Not just the 0.8 ETH, but everything else in there too – some MATIC, a bit of BNB. Total low five figures. My heart just sank. I've tried reaching out to their 'support' but no reply. The website is still up. I feel like such an idiot. Is there anything at all I can do? Like, was it a malicious smart contract? Can it be traced? I'm in Seattle, reported it to the local police but they just looked at me blank.
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.
Crypto 'wallet drainer' after fake 'staking pool' on Avalanche, is my AVAX gone for good?
Feeling totally gutted right now. I saw this ad on Reddit for a new Avalanche staking pool, promising insane APY, like 200%. It was late, I was scrolling, and tbh, it looked super legit, like one of those dApp explorers. I connected my Trust Wallet, eager to get in on those sweet returns. Followed the steps, approved a transaction... and then crickets. My AVAX, about 5.5k euros worth, just *poof*. Vanished. My wallet balance showed zero. Checked the transaction hash and it looks like it went straight to some random address, not the staking pool. I feel like such an idiot. My partner is gonna kill me. I've heard about these 'wallet drainers' now, but didn't know what they were before. Is there any way at all to get my AVAX back? Has anyone ever recovered anything from these types of scams? I'm desperate for some hope.
Anyone recovered funds after a fake crypto wallet scam with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, i'm feeling pretty sick to my stomach right now. i got caught in one of those fake crypto wallet scams. thought i was using a legitimate app, moved some ETH into it, and poof – gone. it was a significant amount for me, like, my emergency savings. I've been researching recovery options and Nethertrace keeps coming up. I'm beyond skeptical now after all this, and tbh, I'm scared of getting scammed *again* by some 'recovery expert'. These scams just take so much out of you, emotionally and financially. My friend mentioned [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) and said they seemed professional, but I really need to hear from actual people. Did anyone here have a positive experience recovering funds from a fake crypto wallet scam specifically with Nethertrace? How was the process? Were they transparent about costs? Just looking for some real human experiences before I even think about reaching out. Any input helps, seriously.