but isn't it supposed that a cold wallet is safe? so if only I know the words how can someone else steal them? well that happened to me in my PHAMTON wallet they stole from me

$XRP A recent post from Digital Asset Investor (@digitalassetbuy) on X revealed a distressing account from a longtime XRP holder who says he lost his entire digital fortune to theft.
The post captioned a link to a YouTube video by the victim, Brandon, who explained how over $3 million worth of XRP was stolen from his cold wallet.
Brandon, a 54-year-old from North Carolina, described himself as cautious, saying he had stored his seed phrase securely and avoided disclosing information online. Despite these measures, his balance of more than 1.2 million XRP vanished within minutes on a Sunday morning.


👉How the Theft Occurred
In the video, Brandon explained that his assets were held on an Ellipal cold wallet. He said he discovered the theft after checking his balance early in the morning.
According to his account, small test transactions were made before nearly all his XRP was moved to a single newly created wallet. Within minutes, those funds were distributed into hundreds of other wallets.
He recalled, “I woke up and all my XRP’s been stolen, been hacked.” The loss, he claimed, represents the retirement savings for him and his wife. Brandon noted that while he had small holdings in other assets such as XLM and FLR, only his XRP was taken.
The speed and complexity of the transfer suggest the involvement of sophisticated actors. Brandon said he immediately reported the case to the FBI through the IC3 portal and contacted his local sheriff’s department and the State Bureau of Investigation. However, neither had the resources to address a cybercrime of this type.
👉The Challenge of Recovery
Brandon’s next steps, as he described them, have been uncertain. He said that online searches led him to companies claiming to specialize in recovering stolen crypto, but he was unsure which ones to trust.
Some of these firms requested payment in advance, while others charged high commission fees on any recovered assets. “I read some of them are great. I read some of them they’re all frauds,” he said, reflecting the uncertainty many face after such losses.
For now, he continues to await a response from federal authorities. Digital Asset Investor called for any experts available in the community to help recover the stolen funds.
👉Security as a Priority
This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of personal security practices in cryptocurrency custody. While many experts advise investors to hold their XRP in cold wallets, even these systems are vulnerable if any component of their setup is compromised.
Brandon’s case shows that security needs more than offline storage, and regular checks and secure firmware are essential.

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