#web3-security
2 questions tagged with #web3-security
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.
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.