Forgetting your cryptocurrency access code can be stressful, but beware—fraudsters exploit this vulnerability by creating fake websites and software to steal your data.
Fraudsters set up fake websites offering software to recover "seed phrase"
Jun 28, 2026
02:47 pm
What's the storyA new cryptocurrency scam has emerged, preying on users who have forgotten their digital wallet access codes.
The fraudsters set up fake websites offering software to recover the 24-word "seed phrase" required for accessing crypto assets.
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