TLDR
Email/Discord DM/Twitter warns of a problem with the wallet (sync error, security alert) and asks to enter the 12/24 recovery words on a fake site. Even a browser popup can pretend to be MetaMask. Indicators: 1) request for seed phrase...
How it works
Email/Discord DM/Twitter warns of a problem with the wallet (sync error, security alert) and asks to enter the 12/24 recovery words on a fake site. Even a browser popup can pretend to be MetaMask. Indicators: 1) request for seed phrase...
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
- 1Indicators: 1) request for seed phrase (NEVER legitimate); 2) URL is not metamask.io or trustwallet.com; 3) urgency.
- 2Never enter them online except in the original app for recovery.
Source
FAQ
Is MetaMask / Trust Wallet seed phrase phishing 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?
Indicators: 1) request for seed phrase (NEVER legitimate); 2) URL is not metamask.io or trustwallet.com; 3) urgency.; Never enter them online except in the original app for recovery.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.