Phishing Scam That Stole My Private Keys
One evening, I received a direct message on Discord from an admin of a crypto server I was part of. The message explained that the server was upgrading its security system and required all members to verify their wallets to remain part of the community. The admin provided a link to a “verification portal” and reassured me that it was a standard procedure.

The portal looked legitimate, complete with the server’s logo and branding. It asked me to connect my wallet and enter my private keys to complete the verification. At the time, I didn’t think twice—it seemed like a reasonable request from a trusted source. I entered my keys and received a confirmation message that my wallet had been “successfully verified.”

The next morning, I logged into my wallet to find that all my funds—nearly $7,500 worth of cryptocurrency—had been drained. Devastated, I tried to contact the server’s real admins, only to learn that the message had come from a scammer who had mimicked an admin’s account.

This experience was a harsh wake-up call. Legitimate platforms and admins will never ask for your private keys. If you receive such a request, it’s almost certainly a scam. Always double-check the sender’s identity, avoid clicking unsolicited links, and use multi-factor authentication to secure your accounts. Protecting your private keys is the most critical aspect of crypto security.