diff --git a/docs/general/scams.md b/docs/general/scams.md index 41062b7919d2..3fbe4a749530 100644 --- a/docs/general/scams.md +++ b/docs/general/scams.md @@ -7,9 +7,9 @@ keywords: [scams, protect, official] slug: ../learn-scams --- -Scams have unfortunately made an impact on our community. It's important to stay alert and protect +Scams are an unfortuante reality of the crypto industry. It's important to stay alert and protect yourself and your non-refundable crypto assets from scammers. If you ever feel you are being -scammed, please get in contact via the [Polkadot Support page](https://support.polkadot.network). +scammed, please get in contact with [Polkadot Support](https://support.polkadot.network). ## Essential rules: @@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ be found below: ### Keep your data secure You should _never_ share your seed phrase, password, private keys, or any other personal data with -anyone. If you are concerned a wallet could be fake, please check out our official list of supported +anyone. If you are concerned a wallet could be fake, please check out our list of well-known and officially supported [wallets](./../general/wallets.md). Some simple things that you can do to keep your assets and information secure from hackers: @@ -148,19 +148,8 @@ tools. ## I Got Scammed - What Can I Do? -In the unfortunate case of having fallen for a scam, there is likely nothing anyone can do to help -you restore your funds. Polkadot and Kusama are decentralized platforms and while we do have -governance functionality that could technically allow for funds freezing or refunds, it is -impossible to prove that you are the original owner, or that you did not sell the tokens and are -trying to reclaim them. Additionally, even with addresses that are obviously in possession of a -scammer, governance is a slow-moving process; even under ideal conditions, it would take over 56 -days to come into effect. The thief could easily monitor the network for governance proposals that -would affect their ill-gotten gains and move them to a new address before the proposal is enacted. - -You could put together a full account of the transactions and chat messages accompanied by -screenshots and explanations, but there are no guarantee stakeholders on the network will help you -restore the funds as it would set a dangerous precedent. In fact, there have been several attempts -on Polkadot in the past and none have been passed. It is safer for the network and for future users -to consider the money lost. Still, your detailed account of the situation might help prevent others -from falling for the same thing so we recommend retracing your steps and talking publicly about -them, if it's not too private. +In the unfortunate case of having fallen for a scam, there is likely nothing that can be done to +recover your funds. However, there is still help and support that you can receive. The Polkadot Support team +stands ready to help you in this difficult situation. Please check this [Support article](https://support.polkadot.network/support/solutions/articles/65000182668-what-to-do-if-you-fell-victim-to-scam-or-hack) +for steps you should take to **prevent further loss** and contact Polkadot Support from the same page. +Finally, make sure to read the present article carefully to learn how to avoid falling victim in the future.