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Account Recovery 'I Can Get It Back' DM Scam Examples

After posting publicly about a hacked account, victims receive DMs from fake 'ethical hackers' claiming they can recover it for a fee — then take the money and disappear or demand more.

Last reviewed: 1 June 2026

Sanitized example messages

Illustrative, sanitized examples. Personal details are replaced with placeholders such as [phone number] and [fake link].

Hey, I saw your post about your hacked [platform] account. I am an ethical hacker and I specialise in account recovery. I can get it back for you within a few hours for [amount]. DM me if interested.

I recovered my own account last month using [name]'s service. DM them — they are legitimate and fast. They only charge [amount] up front and the rest when you are back in.

I can hack into your account and reset the email so you regain control. I need your old username and [amount] in [cryptocurrency] to start. 100% success rate, no recovery no refund.

What the scammer wants

To take an upfront payment from a distressed account holder, then either vanish or extract additional 'phase fees' without ever recovering the account.

Red flags in the message

Unsolicited DM immediately after you post about being hacked
Claims of guaranteed success with illegal 'hacking' methods
Request for payment in cryptocurrency or gift cards
Fake testimonials from other accounts in the same DM thread
Request for your old password or personal details

A safe response

Legitimate account recovery only goes through the platform's official Help Centre. No third party can 'hack in' on your behalf. Report the DM as a scam.

What not to send

Upfront payment
Cryptocurrency or gift card codes
Old passwords or security answers

What to do if you already replied

Accept the payment is very likely unrecoverable and report to your bank or crypto exchange if applicable
Work through the platform's official account recovery flow instead
Warn others in the public thread where scammers found you

Evidence to preserve

Screenshot the full message or call details
Note the sender number, email, or profile
Save any links (without clicking) and payment details
Record dates and times

Sanitized example messages

Illustrative, sanitized examples. Personal details are replaced with placeholders such as [phone number] and [fake link].

Hey, I saw your post about your hacked [platform] account. I am an ethical hacker and I specialise in account recovery. I can get it back for you within a few hours for [amount]. DM me if interested.

I recovered my own account last month using [name]'s service. DM them — they are legitimate and fast. They only charge [amount] up front and the rest when you are back in.

I can hack into your account and reset the email so you regain control. I need your old username and [amount] in [cryptocurrency] to start. 100% success rate, no recovery no refund.