TLDR
Reverse trick: scammer posts on Reddit/Discord 'how do I withdraw $50k USDT from this wallet?' and shares a seed phrase. Victim imports seed; wallet shows $50k USDT (real). When victim adds ETH to pay gas, a sweep bot drains the ETH...
How it works
Reverse trick: scammer posts on Reddit/Discord 'how do I withdraw $50k USDT from this wallet?' and shares a seed phrase. Victim imports seed; wallet shows $50k USDT (real). When victim adds ETH to pay gas, a sweep bot drains the ETH...
Red flags
- Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
- A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
- Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What to do
- 1WHAT TO DO: NEVER import a seed phrase someone shares.
- 2IF VICTIM: ETH sent is lost; report to platform trust, file Chainabuse.
Source
MetaMask-Security
Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team
https://metamask.io/news/metamask-security-report-february-2025FAQ
Is Rotten seed phrase — attacker shares 'his' wallet seed a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What should I do first?
WHAT TO DO: NEVER import a seed phrase someone shares.; IF VICTIM: ETH sent is lost; report to platform trust, file Chainabuse.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.