Crypto Wallet Scam

A scam that tries to get your wallet seed phrase or a 'verification' transfer to drain your crypto.

How it appears in scam messages

A crypto wallet scam tries to separate you from your funds by asking for your recovery (seed) phrase, a 'verification' or 'sync' transfer, or by getting you to connect your wallet to a malicious site. It often appears as fake support, a 'wallet security update', or help offered after you mention a problem in a public group. Any transfer or seed phrase you share gives instant, irreversible access.

Example only - do not act on it

Example only: Wallet flagged. Verify ownership by entering your 12-word recovery phrase. [fake site removed]

Why it matters

Seed phrases give full control; sharing them means instant, irreversible loss.

Common red flags

A request for your seed phrase or recovery words for any reason
A 'verification', 'sync', or 'unlock' transfer to fix your wallet
Support that appears unprompted after you post in a group
A link asking you to connect your wallet to continue

Safe next steps

Stop and verify through official channels you find yourself
Never share codes, passwords, or card details from a message
Use the message checker if you are unsure
Report and block the sender

Check a suspicious message

See the red flags in a real message and what to do next.

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Crypto investment scamA scammer promises high, low-risk returns through a fake crypto platform or 'expert' to take your money.Recovery scamA follow-up scam that targets people who already lost money by promising to recover it for an upfront fee.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I avoid crypto wallet scam?

Slow down, never act on urgency, and verify through official apps or websites you open yourself. Use the free checker if a message seems off.

What if I have already been affected?

Contact your bank or the relevant provider through official channels, change any exposed passwords from a trusted device, and save evidence. See our recovery guides.