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[[File:Metamask.jpg|thumb|MetaMask]]Boxman212 searched on Google and downloaded MetaMask using the first available link. After setting up a new wallet in MetaMask, he withdrew his funds from Coinbase. Instantly, the funds were transfered to a scammer. It was at that point, he posted on Reddit and it was determined that he had clicked on a sponsored search result on Google which led to a malicious application that pretends to be MetaMask but instead steals deposited funds.

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== About MetaMask ==
"I just put 1k in meta and someone stole it in 30 minutes. I have the time and address. What do you think?"

"I simply put Ether from Coinbase wallet to a meta wallet and within 30 minutes there was someone that sent all tether (Less 56 cents) to some random address. I read online that that actually happens to a lot of people. I'm done with crypto. I'm sticking with FDIC insured money from now on."

"What Sea said!! Thanks dude! I've done crypto for 10 yrs and this is the first time I've been scammed. I put the Ether in My meta wallet from the .i0 website and as I was changing the Ether to AA my wallet crashed. I put in the code words in and got it up again just to see that I only had 56 cents left in there. Even a guy who worked for Coinbase had his money stolen through no fault of his own and he is now suing Coinbase. I think my scam happened as I added the wallet tab to chrome on my chromebook. These folks are getting really good at being scammers."

"You seem to be reading my comments newest-first. My earlier comments were more antagonistic, yes. I am sorry for this, and did eventually change gears once more of your situation became clear."

"I can tell you with a fair degree of certainty, in that case, that it wasn't a Metamask new wallet that you sent it to. It was an imposter site that you fell for and the money you sent went to some scammers wallet posing as yours.

You must not jump into crypto without at least doing the ground work research of being secure, setting up correctly and transferring without mistakes."

This is a global/international case not involving a specific country.

The background of the exchange platform, service, or individuals involved, as it would have been seen or understood at the time of the events.

Include:

* Known history of when and how the service was started.
* What problems does the company or service claim to solve?
* What marketing materials were used by the firm or business?
* Audits performed, and excerpts that may have been included.
* Business registration documents shown (fake or legitimate).
* How were people recruited to participate?
* Public warnings and announcements prior to the event.

Don't Include:
* Any wording which directly states or implies that the business is/was illegitimate, or that a vulnerability existed.
* Anything that wasn't reasonably knowable at the time of the event.
There could be more than one section here. If the same platform is involved with multiple incidents, then it can be linked to a main article page.

== The Reality ==
This sections is included if a case involved deception or information that was unknown at the time. Examples include:

* When the service was actually started (if different than the "official story").
* Who actually ran a service and their own personal history.
* How the service was structured behind the scenes. (For example, there was no "trading bot".)
* Details of what audits reported and how vulnerabilities were missed during auditing.

== What Happened ==
The specific events of the loss and how it came about. What actually happened to cause the loss and some of the events leading up to it.
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|+Key Event Timeline - Fake MetaMask Ethereum Theft Boxman212
!Date
!Event
!Description
|-
|July 3rd, 2021 12:39:10 AM MDT
|Blockchain Transaction
|Theft transaction on the blockchain.
|-
|July 3rd, 2021 5:26:24 AM MDT
|Reddit Post
|Situation posted on Reddit.
|}

== Technical Details ==
This section includes specific detailed technical analysis of any security breaches which happened. What specific software vulnerabilities contributed to the problem and how were they exploited?

== Total Amount Lost ==
The total amount lost has been estimated at $2,000 USD.

How much was lost and how was it calculated? If there are conflicting reports, which are accurate and where does the discrepancy lie?

== Immediate Reactions ==
How did the various parties involved (firm, platform, management, and/or affected individual(s)) deal with the events? Were services shut down? Were announcements made? Were groups formed?

== Ultimate Outcome ==
What was the end result? Was any investigation done? Were any individuals prosecuted? Was there a lawsuit? Was any tracing done?

== Total Amount Recovered ==
There do not appear to have been any funds recovered in this case.

What funds were recovered? What funds were reimbursed for those affected users?

== Ongoing Developments ==
What parts of this case are still remaining to be concluded?
== Individual Prevention Policies ==
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== Platform Prevention Policies ==
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== Regulatory Prevention Policies ==
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== References ==
<references><ref name="redditold-11393">[https://old.reddit.com/r/Metamask/comments/ocw9l5/i_just_put_1k_in_meta_and_someone_stole_it_in_30/ I just put 1k in meta and someone stole it in 30 minutes. I have the time and address. What do you think? : Metamask] (Oct 10, 2022)</ref>

<ref name="redditold-11394">[https://old.reddit.com/r/Metamask/comments/ocw9l5/i_just_put_1k_in_meta_and_someone_stole_it_in_30/h40h93f/ eyebrows360 comments on I just put 1k in meta and someone stole it in 30 minutes. I have the time and address. What do you think?] (Jul 21, 2023)</ref>

<ref name="redditold-11395">[https://old.reddit.com/r/Metamask/comments/ocw9l5/i_just_put_1k_in_meta_and_someone_stole_it_in_30/h3wvh2x/ I just put 1k in meta and someone stole it in 30 minutes. I have the time and address. What do you think? : Metamask] (Jul 21, 2023)</ref>

<ref name="redditold-11396">[https://old.reddit.com/r/Metamask/comments/ocw9l5/i_just_put_1k_in_meta_and_someone_stole_it_in_30/h41lbqk/ I just put 1k in meta and someone stole it in 30 minutes. I have the time and address. What do you think? : Metamask] (Jul 21, 2023)</ref>

<ref name="redditold-11397">[https://old.reddit.com/r/Metamask/comments/ocw9l5/i_just_put_1k_in_meta_and_someone_stole_it_in_30/h3wzlnj/ Sea_Plan_3317 comments on I just put 1k in meta and someone stole it in 30 minutes. I have the time and address. What do you think?] (Jul 21, 2023)</ref>

<ref name="etherscan-11398">[https://etherscan.io/address/0xfe1a10f6535bde71f3c82626c81d884b150a145c Address 0xfe1a10f6535bde71f3c82626c81d884b150a145c | Etherscan] (Jul 21, 2023)</ref>

<ref name="etherscan-11399">[https://etherscan.io/tx/0xc2a1626005a59fff0d762d3aede16ff5d0fbb0f3313e84e2749b82d46fea5e96 Ethereum Transaction Hash (Txhash) Details | Etherscan] (Jul 21, 2023)</ref>

<ref name="redditoldarchive-11400">[https://web.archive.org/web/20210703112643/https://old.reddit.com/r/Metamask/comments/ocw9l5/i_just_put_1k_in_meta_and_someone_stole_it_in_30/ I just put 1k in meta and someone stole it in 30 minutes. I have the time and address. What do you think? : Metamask] (Jul 21, 2023)</ref>

<ref name="unnamed-11408">[https://old.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/od9qwv/i_was_just_scammed_out_of_a_little_crypto_and_it/ I was just scammed out of a little crypto and it made me see how messed up crypto and it's followers really are. This is how I'm treated when I say how pissed I am about the situation. : CryptoCurrency] (Oct 10, 2022)</ref>

<ref name="unnamed-11409">[https://www.reveddit.com/v/CryptoCurrency/comments/od9qwv/i_was_just_scammed_out_of_a_little_crypto_and_it/ reveddit] (Oct 10, 2022)</ref>

<ref name="unnamed-11410">[https://web.archive.org/web/20210704003135/https://old.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/od9qwv/i_was_just_scammed_out_of_a_little_crypto_and_it/ I was just scammed out of a little crypto and it made me see how messed up crypto and it's followers really are. This is how I'm treated when I say how pissed I am about the situation. : CryptoCurrency] (Jul 24, 2023)</ref>

<ref name="unnamed-11411">[https://web.archive.org/web/20210705061628/https://old.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/oe16rf/i_think_the_protection_of_your_crypto_should_be_a/ I think the protection of your crypto should be a number one priority. People push coins but don't tell you how to protect yourself. You wouldn't walk around with 100k in your wallet so why would you do that with a crypto wallet? It is less safe. I jus...] (Jul 24, 2023)</ref>

<ref name="unnamed-11412">[https://old.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/oe16rf/i_think_the_protection_of_your_crypto_should_be_a/ I think the protection of your crypto should be a number one priority. People push coins but don't tell you how to protect yourself. You wouldn't walk around with 100k in your wallet so why would you do that with a crypto wallet? It is less safe. I jus...] (Oct 10, 2022)</ref></references>

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