I’m new to crypto and just got scammed. I put $30 into a phantom wallet and lost it all. The scammer seemed nice at first and had me connect to a site that looked legit. It asked for my phrase to make a QR code. I fell for it and now my money’s gone.
I’m just a teenager and this was my birthday money. Feel pretty dumb and not sure if I should try again or give up on crypto. The transaction left behind some kind of code. Not sure what to do now.
Any tips on how to avoid scams in the future? Should I make a new wallet? Is crypto even worth trying for beginners like me? Really appreciate any advice.
I’m sorry to hear you fell victim to a scam. Unfortunately, these kinds of tricks are all too common in the crypto world, especially targeting newcomers. The golden rule is to never share your seed phrase with anyone or enter it on any website. It’s essentially the keys to your wallet.
For now, I’d suggest creating a new wallet with a fresh seed phrase and keeping it absolutely private. Don’t let this experience discourage you completely from crypto, but do take it as a harsh lesson in security. Before diving back in, spend time educating yourself on common scams, safe practices, and the fundamentals of blockchain technology.
Remember, legitimate crypto operations will never ask for your private keys or seed phrase. Stay vigilant, start small, and only invest what you can afford to lose. With time and caution, you can navigate the crypto space more safely.
hey there, sorry to hear about ur bad experience
scammers are the worst! I’m kinda new to crypto too and it can be pretty confusing. have u thought about joining any crypto communities or forums? i found some really helpful ppl there who gave me tips on staying safe. maybe we could learn together?
what kinda crypto were u interested in anyway? there’s so many out there, it’s hard to know where to start sometimes. i’ve been looking into some of the bigger ones like bitcoin and ethereum, but there’s tons of others too.
don’t give up tho! everyone makes mistakes when they’re starting out. just take it slow and be extra careful next time. maybe we could share what we learn along the way? crypto’s pretty exciting when u get past all the scammy stuff!
man, that sucks. scammers are the worst. don’t beat urself up tho, we all make mistakes. definitely make a new wallet and NEVER share ur phrase again. crypto can be cool but its risky af. maybe try again with like $5 just to learn? stay safe bro