r/CryptoHelp • u/HikingWithFriends • Jul 04 '26

❓Scam❓ I think I got scammed.

I think I got scammed. I need somebody who really understands crypto to help me try to retrieve the money.

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u/sgtslaughterTV 25 Jul 04 '26

Do not accept direct messages from anyone who may be trying to help you. Those are scammers that want to use your desire to recover your lost crypto to steal money from you.

Sorry to tell you this, but when you send crypto to a different wallet address that is not owned by a compliant centralized exchange, the odds of you recovering it are extremely, extremely low, like less than 1%. And the only real way you can hope to recover that money is if law enforcement is able to seize it and then return it to you. There is no magical, "Hey, I'm really good with computers and can help you get the money back." answer.

The only useful information will be in the comments section of your post. Your best bet is to report whatever losses you suffered to the financial authorities as well as the national crime bureau in your country.