metamask extension | I've been hacked/scammed

If you want to use the Ethereum testnets Goerli and Sepolia, or previously added testnets for other networks, flick the 'Show test networks' toggle accessible via the network selector:

metamask extension | I've been hacked/scammed

Why did this happen?

Due to the sheer scale and scope of web3, there is an enormous abundance of attack vectors that could have been the reason your wallet was compromised. Some common causes are listed below:

• Your computer has been compromised with malicious software and you stored your private information on your computer, allowing it to identify and retrieve your Secret Recovery Phrase, for example.

• You have visited a malicious phishing website that stole your information.

• You gave your private key or Secret Recovery Phrase to someone or a site.

• You gave a dapp or site's smart contract unlimited access to your funds (find out how to revoke access here).

• You installed a fake MetaMask extension that stole your funds.

To learn about types of scams that you may have encountered, check out our Staying Safe in Web3 section.

Try to analyze your browser history and scan your computer to eliminate any further breach of information. If you discover any suspicious phishing websites please follow the steps in our How to report a scam article so we can prevent this from happening to other users in the future. If you have any further information after your own investigation, please let us know.