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legendary
Activity: 2086
Merit: 4363
June 01, 2019, 11:58:55 PM
#31
but to say truth i am pretty sure admins or workers from electrum wallet behind .. because i got a window to download wallet directly in wallet ! .
No... It wasn't the "admins or workers". Unfortunately there was a "bug" in the Electrum code that meant that a "bad" server could return any message it liked to a client and include links. Scammers found the bug and then exploited it to send phishing messages advertising the fake versions from fake github sites Undecided This bug was then patched to prevent the phishing messages from being displayed.

Refer: https://github.com/spesmilo/electrum/issues/4968


funds are gone for sure ...
Unfortunately, yes... that much is certain Sad
newbie
Activity: 55
Merit: 0
June 01, 2019, 12:48:10 PM
#30
i am pretty sure he has downloaded like me the fake version of electrum wallet from GitHub .. and thats how lost funds .i have myself a big lost, but to say truth i am pretty sure admins or workers from electrum wallet behind .. because i got a window to download wallet directly in wallet ! .

funds are gone for sure ...
legendary
Activity: 2730
Merit: 7065
May 31, 2019, 04:03:22 AM
#29
He's telling the truth, They are infecting people by the mass... I have proof I'm compiling it all now... I've spent the last hour removing it from my main PC
Check the signature of the wallet you downloaded and compare with what it should be. You will notice that you most likely have a fake wallet.
You can find instructions how the verify the signatures on the download page on the official site.

Here is ThomasV's signature:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/spesmilo/electrum/master/pubkeys/ThomasV.asc
legendary
Activity: 1624
Merit: 2481
May 30, 2019, 05:16:11 AM
#28
He's telling the truth, They are infecting people by the mass... I have proof I'm compiling it all now...

Sure  Roll Eyes

Maybe you should stop blaming other and admit that you downloaded a fake version  Roll Eyes

You can't even properly download the correct version, but have proof that the original electrum is malicious. Sure.  Roll Eyes



I've spent the last hour removing it from my main PC

Then you're doing something wrong  Grin
copper member
Activity: 21
Merit: 0
Non Serviam
May 29, 2019, 12:36:01 PM
#27
He's telling the truth, They are infecting people by the mass... I have proof I'm compiling it all now... I've spent the last hour removing it from my main PC
legendary
Activity: 2758
Merit: 6830
May 29, 2019, 12:24:02 PM
#26
That's complete bullshit I just downloaded it on my PC brand new laptop straight from https://electrum.org

and it threw an error asking me to update on the FIRST RUN.

one of the github contributors is infecting the wallet.
Maybe you should show us where the heck is this “infected” code. After all, everything is freaking public. You know that, right? I’m still waiting for your virus proof in the other thread btw. Wink
legendary
Activity: 2730
Merit: 7065
May 29, 2019, 03:38:20 AM
#25
Google translator
In which company do these guys work who controls the private keys ??
There is no company or institution controlling Bitcoins or your private keys.
Only you and the people who know your private keys can move them from the associated addresses. Electrum doesn't know your keys either.
You have to understand that Bitcoin is not like your bank. Someone can't just block your bitcoin wallet or take your bitcoins from you.  
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Activity: 236
Merit: 17
May 29, 2019, 02:28:23 AM
#24


B кaкoй кoмпaнии paбoтaют эти peбятa, кoтopыe кoнтpoлиpyeт зaкpытыe ключи??

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In which company do these guys work who controls the private keys ??
there are no company. bitcoin isn't a company.
legendary
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Merit: 5297
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May 28, 2019, 11:20:00 AM
#23

B кaкoй кoмпaнии paбoтaют эти peбятa кoтopыe кoнтpoлиpyют зaкpытыe ключи??

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In which company do these guys work who control the private keys ??


One of the bitcoin slogans is "be your own bank"...
YOU should controll your OWN private keys... If you fall for a scam there is NO central bank you can complain to, there should be nobody controlling your keys but yourself.
There are a couple online wallets, but if you use them you are trusting them instead of yourself.

In your case, the only one you can actually blame is the scammer who took your money... You can (and should) go to the police, but you should realise they cannot give your money back and they can not force anybody to give you your money back... No central authority and confirmed transactions are virtually irreplaceable (unless you own billions of dollars worth of asic's)
newbie
Activity: 21
Merit: 0
May 28, 2019, 08:36:18 AM
#22
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 I can not agree with you.
It was in the official wallet (!) That the message was updated. Naturally, the address of the site was not indicated, I later extracted it from the history. The task of developers to close such vulnerabilities. The notification probably came from the block check servers, and who monitors and checks them. What work has been done to inform users about the existence of such vulnerabilities and to combat it.
The problems have already been rectified. Since version 3.3.3. Electrum no longer shows any messages to users and if you are using a version older than 3.3.3. you can no longer connect to Electrum servers!

They have also warned users about the phishing messages on their github but the problems is that people don't read these or any other instructions until it is too late.

Quote
To users: when you broadcast a transaction, servers can tell you about errors with the transaction. In Electrum versions before 3.3.3, this error is arbitrary text, and what's worse, it is HTML/rich text (as that is the Qt default). So the server you are connected to can try to trick you by telling you to install malware (disguised as an update). You should update Electrum from the official website so that servers can no longer do this to you. If you see these messages/popups, just make sure you don't follow them and that you don't install what they tell you to install. The messages are just messages, they cannot hurt you by themselves.

Read this: https://github.com/spesmilo/electrum/issues/4968


B кaкoй кoмпaнии paбoтaют эти peбятa кoтopыe кoнтpoлиpyют зaкpытыe ключи??

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In which company do these guys work who control the private keys ??
legendary
Activity: 2030
Merit: 1573
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May 25, 2019, 12:30:55 PM
#21
Good day. I am sorry, I know English badly. I will try to tell you through the translator. Yesterday, all of my 0.24 btc coins were stolen from my wallet. I saved them for so long, I wanted to go on vacation with children, and now everything. I am in complete despair, I do not know what to do. How can I return the coins?
I had this program for a long time, a separate computer on OS Mac. I don't even work on it.
I had only a password, but friends of my friends said that it was necessary to have a 2FA wallet. Now I understand that it was necessary to update the new file with 2FA protection.
How can I return the coins Huh ((((((((



You can't, you were a victim of fraud. The message you saw was a trap sent by phishers and you downloaded and installed a fake wallet to steal your coins.

Never trust the internet, or your computer, especially with money or privacy. Double check first if its true or you are getting lied.

Internet is not a safe playground, it is dangerous, VERY dangerous. Apple is not going to protect you either, do not trust companies.

Your money is lost. Some people have lost millions, because they did not took due precautions, they didn't double/triple check before touching the software, or made sure to use a secure computer with a secure OS to handle large amounts of money.

In Bitcoin, all transactions are final.



Dimon why not, you can get this money back through the BTC settlement companies, Blockchain, they are also engaged in translations! In any case, they can block the wallet and return the money to the owner on the basis of evidence. The screenshots are proof between the owner of the money and the shameful scam !!!!!!

This is false. Translate this:

In Bitcoin, all transactions are final.



I can not agree with you.
It was in the official wallet (!) That the message was updated. Naturally, the address of the site was not indicated, I later extracted it from the history. The task of developers to close such vulnerabilities. The notification probably came from the block check servers, and who monitors and checks them. What work has been done to inform users about the existence of such vulnerabilities and to combat it. There is a fake site address, someone is paying for hosting and domain, maybe there is a chance to identify the perpetrators or at least their geography. There is a transcription address, following the block chain you can set the approximate damage and the scale of fraud. Unfortunately, most users do not have the knowledge and capabilities. This is a problem for both users and developers, and we need to fight it together!

There is a warning in the official Electrum page since version 3.3.3. This is not an attack to Electrum, but against users. Electrum cannot stop thieves from convincing you to download their fake software, if you do not put the smallest effort to investigate things BEFORE bad things happen. Electrum cannot police the world. This is not Electrum fault.

Of course a collective effort could be made to report such incidents, and exchanges or online services might agree to help freeze the funds if the thieves try to use their service.

You are not the only one, many people fall pray by internet thieves, because they exploit the weak human nature when the software is good.


This is the same as if you are going to the bank with your money to make a deposit, but the street is blocked because someone parked a large truck in the way. While you are waiting, an unknown person approaches you, shows you a Bank card and informs you he represents the bank, that you could trust your money to him. AND you decide to hand over your money, thinking he is honest. Then you never see your money or the individual ever again.

This is what a phisher does.


How are we going to stop people in the world to stop falling to the tricks of phishers? We try and try to warn people, but there are millions who never bother until its too late.
legendary
Activity: 2730
Merit: 7065
May 25, 2019, 10:53:04 AM
#20
google translate
 I can not agree with you.
It was in the official wallet (!) That the message was updated. Naturally, the address of the site was not indicated, I later extracted it from the history. The task of developers to close such vulnerabilities. The notification probably came from the block check servers, and who monitors and checks them. What work has been done to inform users about the existence of such vulnerabilities and to combat it.
The problems have already been rectified. Since version 3.3.3. Electrum no longer shows any messages to users and if you are using a version older than 3.3.3. you can no longer connect to Electrum servers!

They have also warned users about the phishing messages on their github but the problems is that people don't read these or any other instructions until it is too late.

Quote
To users: when you broadcast a transaction, servers can tell you about errors with the transaction. In Electrum versions before 3.3.3, this error is arbitrary text, and what's worse, it is HTML/rich text (as that is the Qt default). So the server you are connected to can try to trick you by telling you to install malware (disguised as an update). You should update Electrum from the official website so that servers can no longer do this to you. If you see these messages/popups, just make sure you don't follow them and that you don't install what they tell you to install. The messages are just messages, they cannot hurt you by themselves.

Read this: https://github.com/spesmilo/electrum/issues/4968
newbie
Activity: 2
Merit: 0
May 24, 2019, 03:00:42 PM
#19
Hello. Such cases: I decided to cash my btc (my address is 1JLavuCEKfhXMmWiDHjZzfAUcrca5XK3sS). There are not many of them (0.00284581), but all mine honestly earned on cranes. I use the official electrum wallet, and when I tried to withdraw, I got an error "update for better security", the link led to the official website, so it was updated without a doubt. Next, I launched a fresh wallet, but  framed another scammers address similar to mine (1LVEsHyEGnpxG8yrcpREWfHoxA6xjoMt3r) and all my satoshi went there. On the transition (14f456e9e3c02b63673ce31b21eaa12c0e06ae789b9209b311b362bf21451557) I saw that the movements are active, which means they will still be deceived. I understand that there's nothing to be done, just sharing information.  As it turned out, the download link led to the scam site - ( Phishing link deleted ).  Be vigilant! 

P.S
FORGIVE FOR MY ENGLISH, WRITING THROUGH TRANSLATOR.


You've been hacked if you installed the phishing link from the popup window to update the latest Electrum.
You can not recover them back you installed a fake Electrum wallet.

The original URL is electrum.org, not electrumstart or something.

Much better to uninstall the wallet or install a clean OS again before you install a new Electrum wallet.

There is no other way to reverse them bitcoin is not the same as paypal.

Hello. Such cases: I decided to cash my btc (my address is 1JLavuCEKfhXMmWiDHjZzfAUcrca5XK3sS). There are not many of them (0.00284581), but all mine honestly earned on cranes. I use the official electrum wallet, and when I tried to withdraw, I got an error "update for better security", the link led to the official website, so it was updated without a doubt. Next, I launched a fresh wallet, but  framed another scammers address similar to mine (1LVEsHyEGnpxG8yrcpREWfHoxA6xjoMt3r) and all my satoshi went there. On the transition (14f456e9e3c02b63673ce31b21eaa12c0e06ae789b9209b311b362bf21451557) I saw that the movements are active, which means they will still be deceived. I understand that there's nothing to be done, just sharing information.  As it turned out, the download link led to the scam site - ( Phishing link deleted ).  Be vigilant!  

P.S
FORGIVE FOR MY ENGLISH, WRITING THROUGH TRANSLATOR.


You've been hacked if you installed the phishing link from the popup window to update the latest Electrum.
You can not recover them back you installed a fake Electrum wallet.

The original URL is electrum.org, not electrumstart or something.

Much better to uninstall the wallet or install a clean OS again before you install a new Electrum wallet.

There is no other way to reverse them bitcoin is not the same as paypal.


google translate
 I can not agree with you.
It was in the official wallet (!) That the message was updated. Naturally, the address of the site was not indicated, I later extracted it from the history. The task of developers to close such vulnerabilities. The notification probably came from the block check servers, and who monitors and checks them. What work has been done to inform users about the existence of such vulnerabilities and to combat it. There is a fake site address, someone is paying for hosting and domain, maybe there is a chance to identify the perpetrators or at least their geography. There is a transcription address, following the block chain you can set the approximate damage and the scale of fraud. Unfortunately, most users do not have the knowledge and capabilities. This is a problem for both users and developers, and we need to fight it together!
legendary
Activity: 2730
Merit: 7065
May 24, 2019, 01:51:55 AM
#18
@yurij25
It was explained to you in the past that bitcoin transactions can't be reversed and you keep suggesting how it is possible. Once a transaction is confirmed on the blockchain that is it. The only person that can send it back is the person in control of the private keys for that address.

It is not Electrum's fault that you installed a fake wallet. You were simply not careful and fell for the tricks of a scammer. It is sad but it happens. Learn from the mistake and accept the facts how they are in order to improve the safety of your funds.
legendary
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May 23, 2019, 06:47:06 PM
#17

Яcнo я oтпpaвлял c кoшeлькa Electrum из-зa eгo мoбильнocти, нo бeзoпacнocть y нeгo пpocтaя!!!!!

Google translator
Clearly, I sent from the Electrum wallet because of its mobility, but its security is simple !!!!!
What do you mean by security is simple?

If you installed the fake Electrum from a phishing site it is not their fault there are times that wallet can be hack in some ways or tactics. That is why we always need to learn how to protect our wallet for any malicious software or website.

Does it look like you can't accept your lose?
newbie
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Merit: 0
May 23, 2019, 05:17:42 PM
#16

Чтo ты имeeшь ввидy цeнтpaлизoвaнный oбмeн/кoшeлeк, этo кoшeлeк или кaкoй-тo caйт??

Google translator
What do you mean centralized exchange / wallet, is it a wallet or some website ??

Centralized exchanges like Binance or Coinbase(As sample) if you have these wallets you don't have access to your private keys where you can import the wallet to another wallet like Electrum or Bitcoin-qt and see all transaction records.

Яcнo я oтпpaвлял c кoшeлькa Electrum из-зa eгo мoбильнocти, нo бeзoпacнocть y нeгo пpocтaя!!!!!

Google translator
Clearly, I sent from the Electrum wallet because of its mobility, but its security is simple !!!!!
legendary
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May 23, 2019, 05:04:16 PM
#15

Чтo ты имeeшь ввидy цeнтpaлизoвaнный oбмeн/кoшeлeк, этo кoшeлeк или кaкoй-тo caйт??

Google translator
What do you mean centralized exchange / wallet, is it a wallet or some website ??

Centralized exchanges like Binance or Coinbase(As sample) if you have these wallets you don't have access to your private keys where you can import the wallet to another wallet like Electrum or Bitcoin-qt and see all transaction records.
newbie
Activity: 21
Merit: 0
May 23, 2019, 04:56:05 PM
#14
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Dimon why not, you can get this money back through the BTC settlement companies, Blockchain, they are also engaged in translations! In any case, they can block the wallet and return the money to the owner on the basis of evidence. The screenshots are proof between the owner of the money and the shameful scam !!!!!!

Blockchain (the company) does NOT have the power to block wallets or return funds... This is not how bitcoin works.
The best blockchain can do is reimburse you with blockchain's money... But they won't do this unless maybe if you have a strong case that it was blockchain's fault you lost your funds due to a vulnerability on their end... Maybe they can technically block the attacker's ip from using their wallet, but the funds would still be lost.

Only a centralised exchange/wallet that does not give you access to your own private keys can roll back INTERNAL transactions (transactions between two wallets from the same centralised provider)

Чтo ты имeeшь ввидy цeнтpaлизoвaнный oбмeн/кoшeлeк, этo кoшeлeк или кaкoй-тo caйт??

Google translator
What do you mean centralized exchange / wallet, is it a wallet or some website ??
legendary
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May 23, 2019, 04:55:48 PM
#13
Hello. Such cases: I decided to cash my btc (my address is 1JLavuCEKfhXMmWiDHjZzfAUcrca5XK3sS). There are not many of them (0.00284581), but all mine honestly earned on cranes. I use the official electrum wallet, and when I tried to withdraw, I got an error "update for better security", the link led to the official website, so it was updated without a doubt. Next, I launched a fresh wallet, but  framed another scammers address similar to mine (1LVEsHyEGnpxG8yrcpREWfHoxA6xjoMt3r) and all my satoshi went there. On the transition (14f456e9e3c02b63673ce31b21eaa12c0e06ae789b9209b311b362bf21451557) I saw that the movements are active, which means they will still be deceived. I understand that there's nothing to be done, just sharing information.  As it turned out, the download link led to the scam site - ( Phishing link deleted ).  Be vigilant!  

P.S
FORGIVE FOR MY ENGLISH, WRITING THROUGH TRANSLATOR.


You've been hacked if you installed the phishing link from the popup window to update the latest Electrum.
You can not recover them back you installed a fake Electrum wallet.

The original URL is electrum.org, not electrumstart or something.

Much better to uninstall the wallet or install a clean OS again before you install a new Electrum wallet.

There is no other way to reverse them bitcoin is not the same as paypal.
newbie
Activity: 2
Merit: 0
May 23, 2019, 04:07:10 PM
#12
Hello. Such cases: I decided to cash my btc (my address is 1JLavuCEKfhXMmWiDHjZzfAUcrca5XK3sS). There are not many of them (0.00284581), but all mine honestly earned on cranes. I use the official electrum wallet, and when I tried to withdraw, I got an error "update for better security", the link led to the official website, so it was updated without a doubt. Next, I launched a fresh wallet, but  framed another scammers address similar to mine (1LVEsHyEGnpxG8yrcpREWfHoxA6xjoMt3r) and all my satoshi went there. On the transition (14f456e9e3c02b63673ce31b21eaa12c0e06ae789b9209b311b362bf21451557) I saw that the movements are active, which means they will still be deceived. I understand that there's nothing to be done, just sharing information.  As it turned out, the download link led to the scam site - ( electrumstart(point)net/#download ).  Be vigilant!  

P.S
FORGIVE FOR MY ENGLISH, WRITING THROUGH TRANSLATOR.
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