Seed phrase
The secret recovery words that control a crypto wallet - anyone who has them controls all its funds.
How it appears in scam messages
Fake 'wallet validation', 'sync', or 'recovery' pages ask you to type your 12–24 recovery words.
Example only - do not act on it
Example only: Enter your 12-word recovery phrase to validate your wallet.
Why it matters
Sharing or entering your seed phrase anywhere hands over full, irreversible control of your wallet.
Common red flags
- Any request for your recovery phrase
- 'Validate/sync/recover' your wallet prompts
- Forms asking for 12–24 words
- Support that needs your phrase
Safe next steps
- Never share your seed phrase or sign transactions you don't understand.
- If exposed, move remaining assets to a new wallet from a clean device.
- Treat guaranteed returns and withdrawal fees as proof of a scam.
Related scam types
Related scam messages you can check
- Is this Binance verification scam a scam?
- Is this Coinbase account locked scam a scam?
- Is this Trust Wallet seed phrase message a scam?
- Is this MetaMask wallet drainer message a scam?
- Is this fake airdrop wallet connect message a scam?
- Is this fake NFT mint wallet connect scam a scam?
Related scam-type hubs
Related red flags
Frequently asked questions
Should I ever enter my seed phrase online?
Never. No legitimate service needs it. Anyone asking is trying to take your funds.