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Crypto Wallet Recovery DM Scam Script

After someone posts about losing crypto, scammers DM them claiming to be recovery experts who can retrieve stolen or lost funds — but they steal any crypto or fees the victim sends.

Last reviewed: 1 June 2026

Sanitized example messages

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

Hi, I saw your post about losing crypto. I am a blockchain forensic specialist and have helped over [number] victims recover their funds. DM me your wallet address to get started.

I went through the same thing and used [fake service] to recover my [amount]. They are legitimate and charge only a small percentage. Here is their link: [fake link].

Your coins are still recoverable — blockchain transactions leave a trail. I work with a certified team. There is a small upfront fee to trace the wallet. Interested?

Recovery is possible in 24–48 hours. We need your seed phrase to initiate the reversal process. Everything is encrypted end-to-end for your protection.

What the scammer wants

To charge upfront 'recovery fees' that are never refunded, or to steal your wallet outright by obtaining your seed phrase or private key.

Red flags in the message

Unsolicited DM offering to recover lost crypto
Claims that blockchain transactions can be 'reversed'
Any request for your seed phrase or private key
Upfront fee required before any recovery work begins
Urgency about a narrow 'recovery window'

A safe response

Ignore and block the message. Crypto transactions are generally irreversible. No legitimate service can recover funds from a completed blockchain transfer by obtaining your seed phrase.

What not to send

Seed phrase or private key
Recovery fees or deposits
Access to your wallet

What to do if you already replied

Move any remaining funds to a brand-new wallet immediately if you shared your seed phrase
Report the scammer account to the platform
Report to the FTC (reportfraud.ftc.gov) or Action Fraud

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].

Hi, I saw your post about losing crypto. I am a blockchain forensic specialist and have helped over [number] victims recover their funds. DM me your wallet address to get started.

I went through the same thing and used [fake service] to recover my [amount]. They are legitimate and charge only a small percentage. Here is their link: [fake link].

Your coins are still recoverable — blockchain transactions leave a trail. I work with a certified team. There is a small upfront fee to trace the wallet. Interested?

Recovery is possible in 24–48 hours. We need your seed phrase to initiate the reversal process. Everything is encrypted end-to-end for your protection.