After losing $4,000 in a failed crypto investment scheme, I was desperate to get my money back. That’s when I made a mistake I’ll never forget—I searched online for crypto recovery services and found a website called DigitalChain Recovery Group. They promised to help victims trace stolen or lost crypto, boasting a 92% success rate and showcasing glowing testimonials. At that point, I wasn’t thinking straight—I just wanted hope.

I reached out, and the agent I spoke with was extremely professional. He asked for details about the original scam, the wallet address I’d sent funds to, and my contact information. Then he told me that their team had already begun “tracking the movement” of my lost crypto and located it in an exchange wallet.

But before they could proceed, I needed to pay a refundable $600 “processing fee.” I paid it, thinking I was one step closer to getting everything back. A few days later, they asked for another $1,000 for “legal verification documents.” That’s when I started getting nervous. I asked for proof of progress, but they dodged every request.

Eventually, they stopped replying altogether. I had been scammed a second time. I lost another $1,600 to someone who pretended to help. I reported everything to local authorities and posted my story in forums to warn others.

The worst part of being scammed isn’t just losing money—it’s losing faith. If you’ve already been a victim, please don’t let desperation lead you into another trap. Most “crypto recovery” services promising results for upfront fees are scams. Be careful. I wish I had been.