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This page helps users find official scam reporting resources and avoid recovery scams.
The safest first response is evidence preservation, official reporting, account security, and rejecting recovery-fee promises.
Report and recover safely
Crypto Scam Reporting Resources
If you think you were targeted, slow down. The next scam is often a fake recovery offer.
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The fear
Why hesitation is rational
Victims fear they must act quickly and may be targeted again by fake recovery agents.
Preserve evidence, secure accounts, report through official channels, and do not pay anyone claiming guaranteed recovery.What should you do first after a suspected scam?
Stop sending funds, preserve transaction hashes and messages, change compromised passwords, revoke risky wallet approvals where applicable, and use official reporting channels.
Be extra cautious: scammers often contact victims again pretending they can recover funds for an upfront fee.
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Safe checklist
- Save wallet addresses and transaction hashes.
- Screenshot messages.
- Change reused passwords.
- Enable stronger 2FA.
- Report to official agencies.
- Warn close contacts if impersonation occurred.
What not to do
- Do not pay recovery fees.
- Do not share seed phrases with investigators.
- Do not trust DMs promising recovery.
- Do not delete evidence.
Sources and next steps