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Intelligence On Chain - Victim Information
  • Introduction
  • Protect Yourself
  • Victim Guide - What to do next!
    • Guide - Seed Phrase Compromised
    • Guide - The Recovery Scam
    • Guide - Private Key Compromised
    • Guide - I Signed a Malicious Smart Contract
    • Guide - When a Project Rugpulls
    • Guide - Malicious Downloads
    • Guide - Fake Trading Platforms
    • Guide - Romance Scams
  • Reporting Crime to Authorities
    • Reporting to Interpol
    • Europe - Reporting Cyber Crime
    • Spain - Reporting Cyber Crime
    • US - Reporting Cyber Crime
    • UK - Reporting Cyber Crime
    • Canada - Reporting Cyber Crime
  • Contact Us
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  • Is my Seed Phrase or Private Key Compromised?
  • Seed Phrase Compromise
  • Private Key Compromise
  • Many Wallet Types/Seed Phrases Are Compromised
  • Quick Guide - Private Key Compromise
  • Why do I need to report to the Police?
  • Why would I need a lawyer then?
  • Will I get my money back without either a lawyer or law enforcement?
  1. Victim Guide - What to do next!

Guide - Private Key Compromised

This guide will help people who have fallen victim to their wallet being drained. The aim is to minimise damage and then prepare to work with Centralised Exchanges (CEXs).

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Last updated 1 year ago

If you spot assets being transferred from multiple wallets (on the same seed phrase) then go to this

Is my Seed Phrase or Private Key Compromised?

To determine what has been compromised check for the following signs

Seed Phrase Compromise

Assets from multiple wallets on the same seed phrase are being transferred. See this

Private Key Compromise

Assets from a single wallet on the same seed phrase are being transferred.

Many Wallet Types/Seed Phrases Are Compromised

There are rare cases where multiple wallets types are compromised e.g. MetaMask and Trust Wallet are both compromised. There are many reasons why your accounts may be compromised, from email or cloud storage unauthorised access through to malware.

If this happens to you do the following:

  1. Route all remaining assets into a brand new wallet on a separate device.

  2. DO NOT store the seedphrase on a device, write it down on paper and store it somewhere safe

Quick Guide - Private Key Compromise

  1. Move ALL remaining assets, from the compromised wallet to a new wallet. Follow these steps:

    • Create a brand new wallet

    • Copy the address of the new wallet on the new seed phrase

    • Send all remaining assets from the compromised wallets to this new wallet address

    • Take your time

    • Start with the most valuable assets first

  2. Follow the assets using the relevant blockchain scanners.

    If you see that your funds have headed out to an exchange, then contact them immediately requesting a freeze. Provide them with the following:

    • Provide the CEX deposit address

    • Provide the transaction into the exchange (inc. time & date)

    • The transaction hashes from the theft

    • Any approvals (transaction hashes)

    • Any other evidence they request (for example, a chart visualising where the funds went)

  3. Report the matter to your local police force

  4. If required, seek assistance from a Lawyer. Lawyers can sometime subpoena an exchange quicker than the police. Please note that some exchanges will only work with law enforcement

If you're in urgent need of assistance, contact admin@intelligenceonchain.com

Why do I need to report to the Police?

Assuming that your stolen assets end up on a centralised exchange (CEX), most of the time you're going to need an email from law enforcement, requesting the freezing of the suspected perpetrators account

The police have the powers to request the freezing of accounts or information from accounts.

Why would I need a lawyer then?

In our experience, some exchanges will work with lawyers (but not all). Assuming your stolen assets end up in a Centralised Exchange (CEX) and the police are slow to react (which is sometimes the case) Lawyers might be able to offer a letter of demand (for information/freezing) or a subpoena.

Will I get my money back without either a lawyer or law enforcement?

Nothing is impossible but the degree of difficulty becomes much higher. Use law enforcement and/or lawyers to give yourself the best possible chance.

Beware of scammers: If you have publicly shared that your wallet was drained or you have an ENS address (like a .eth address) that is connected with your social profiles, you may be targeted for a follow up scam. If someone approached you and guarantees a return of stolen assets, with an up front cost - this is a scam!

Need Help?

Always check the first, last and middle 4 digits (NOTE: If you only check the first and last digits, you might be exposing yourself to a different attack vector - )

Report the matter to your national police force - See

If your matter is urgent you can reach out to us today - See the Section

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