Wallet seed phrase request
Anyone asking for your crypto wallet's recovery (seed) phrase to 'verify', 'sync', or 'recover' it.
Why it matters
The seed phrase is full control of your wallet; sharing it hands over every asset, irreversibly.
Example only - do not act on it
Example only: Enter your 12-word recovery phrase to validate your wallet.
Why scammers use this
No legitimate service ever needs it, so the request is always malicious.
What to do
- Never share your seed phrase or 'connect and sign' on an unknown site.
- If exposed, move remaining assets to a new wallet from a clean device.
- Treat guaranteed returns and withdrawal fees as proof of a scam.
What not to do
- Don't enter your seed phrase anywhere online.
- Don't sign transactions you don't understand.
- Don't pay a fee to withdraw 'profits'.
How to verify safely
Use only regulated platforms you researched independently; never share a seed phrase or connect your wallet to an unknown site.
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Does any real service need my seed phrase?
Never. Your recovery phrase is for you alone. Anyone asking for it is trying to drain your wallet.