I’m sharing this to protect someone else from the trap I fell into. 💔
Last month, I logged into my wallet, expecting my USDT paycheck...
Instead, I saw THIS:
> "Pay 20% activation fee to unlock your funds."
My heart dropped. My wallet showed thousands in USDT — but it was all a LIE.
Here’s what really happened 👇
🔍 The Scam: Fake Wallet Balance via Custom Node
I had unknowingly connected my wallet to a fake custom node.
It showed a fake balance that wasn’t actually on the blockchain.
I was this close to sending more money to “unlock” funds that didn’t even exist.
Support finally told me:
> “Your wallet is connected to a scam node. Your real balance is zero.” 😵
I felt sick. Violated. Embarrassed.
But I’m not staying silent — I want YOU to avoid this mess.
🧠 How to Avoid This Scam:
🔐 1. NEVER Add Custom Nodes You Don’t Trust
Only use nodes from official wallet sources. If you don’t recognize it — don’t touch it.
📊 2. Always Verify with Blockchain Explorers
Don’t rely on what your wallet shows.
If the blockchain doesn’t match — it’s a scam.
🚩 3. "Activation Fee" = RED FLAG
You NEVER need to pay a fee to access your crypto. If someone says otherwise, they’re lying.
💡 Bonus: I now use TokenPocket with default trusted nodes. Plus, I double-check everything on chain.
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🗣️ Final Thought:
I almost lost more trying to “unlock” funds that weren’t real.
If this post stops just ONE person from falling for the same trick — it’s worth it.
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