{"id":1466,"date":"2023-06-23T11:48:53","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T18:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trumpia.com\/blog\/?p=1466"},"modified":"2025-11-19T15:13:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T22:13:50","slug":"metamask-text-message-scam-a-threat-for-crypto-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trumpia.com\/blog\/metamask-text-message-scam-a-threat-for-crypto-users\/","title":{"rendered":"Metamask Text Message Scam: A Threat for Crypto Users"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For those who don\u2019t know it, Metamask<\/a> is one of the biggest cryptocurrency wallet platforms. In recent times, it\u2019s become a new target for scammers with the so-called metamask text message scam<\/strong>. <\/strong>Metamask users have also received this message through email. The message alerts users of a blockage in their crypto wallets, and urges them to click to a link to recover it; a very similar modus operandi<\/em> as in a debit card scam text message<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the scam text messages and emails work like that: they tell users to act quickly and click the link they share in their messages. The metamask text message scam leads to a fake page that even uses the company\u2019s branding,<\/strong> making it much more convincing to distracted users. After entering information on it, users will have their security details compromised. Please note that this blog is not legal advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does the Metamask Text Message Scam Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The metamask text message scam <\/strong>is an SMS message that states that your wallet will be suspended if you don\u2019t enable their SMS authentication system. Along with this text, you\u2019ll find a shortened link that looks like this: service-metamask.io. You can tell right away this is a scam text message because Metamask\u2019s URL is actually metamask.io. And if you take a quick look at its website, there\u2019s no service-metamask URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The content and even the shortened links vary, but in general, this is how the scam text message looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe inform you that your wallet will be suspended if you do not activate the sms authentication system: hxxps:\/\/login-metamask[.]io\/\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once those unaware users click the link, they\u2019ll get a fake page that urges them to add their recovery phrase. The page is extremely convincing because it uses Metamask\u2019s logo, fonts, colors, and practically mimics the company\u2019s branding. But if users share their information, their wallet\u2019s security gets seriously compromised, as scammers already have the information they provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The scam text message also has an email version with very similar traits: it also uses Metamask\u2019s branding and tells the recipient to verify their wallets before it\u2019s suspended. By clicking the \u2018verify your wallet\u2019 button in the email, users are led to a website that asks them to enter their recovery phrase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Things You Can Do If You Receive This Message<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Don\u2019t Act Brashly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scammers know that sometimes people don\u2019t even read what they receive. That\u2019s their advantage. If you have an account with Metamask and receive this type of message or email, go to their real website and contact the company before taking any actions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Check The Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t click on any suspicious link. As soon as you do that, you\u2019d be exposed to identity theft or let scammers install malware. As mentioned before, take a look at the link\u2019s format: you\u2019ll very likely find out that it\u2019s different from the company\u2019s actual website. That tells you right away that you received a suspicious text message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Delete and Report the Message<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Go to the list of received text messages, tap Delete and select the \u2018Report Junk\u2019 option. You can also copy the message and forward it to 7726; which helps wireless providers spot and block similar messages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For those who don\u2019t know it, Metamask is one of the biggest cryptocurrency wallet platforms. In recent times, it\u2019s become a new target for scammers with the so-called metamask text message scam. Metamask users have also received this message through email. The message alerts users of a blockage in their crypto wallets, and urges them […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1467,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":""},"categories":[150],"tags":[172,188,130,129],"yoast_head":"\nWhat To Do When You Get A Metamask Text Message Scam<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Metamask text message scam alerts users of a blockage in their crypto wallets and urges them to click a link. 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