⛔ Stop Sending Funds Immediately
If the scammer is requesting:
additional payments
“unlock fees”
recovery fees
taxes or verification payments
do not send more Bitcoin.
Many scammers continue asking for additional payments after the initial transaction.
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🔐 Secure Your Accounts
If you shared any sensitive information, take steps to secure your accounts immediately.
This may include:
changing passwords
enabling two-factor authentication
securing your email account
reviewing recent account activity
⚠️ If you shared your seed phrase or wallet recovery words, move your Bitcoin to a new wallet immediately if possible.
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📢 Report the Scam
Depending on the situation, you may wish to:
report the scam to local authorities
report suspicious websites or accounts
contact your bank if banking information was involved
notify 1Bitcoin.ca support if your account may be affected
To contact support:
request a live agent through support
or email [email protected]
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🚩 Be Careful of Recovery Scams
After losing Bitcoin, some users are later contacted by fake “recovery companies” claiming they can recover lost funds for a fee.
Many of these services are scams as well.
Be cautious of anyone:
promising guaranteed recovery
requesting upfront Bitcoin payments
asking for your seed phrase or wallet access
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⚠️ Important Reminder
Bitcoin transactions are usually permanent once confirmed on the blockchain.
Recovery may not always be possible once funds are sent.
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