Stop all transactions immediately and cut contact with scammers or fake recovery agents

Collect transaction IDs wallet addresses screenshots messages and timelines as evidence

Report the scam to cybercrime authorities and file an official complaint quickly

Inform the crypto exchange or wallet provider to flag suspicious activity

Secure all accounts by changing passwords enabling two factor authentication everywhere

Check if personal data was leaked and activate fraud alerts if needed

Do not trust anyone promising guaranteed crypto recovery for an upfront fee

Track case updates and cooperate fully with investigators handling the complaint

Learn common crypto scam patterns to avoid repeating losses in future

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