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USDT Freeze Request

If your USDT was stolen, there may still be time to freeze it. This tool helps you create a professional freeze request to submit to Tether's compliance team.

Start Your Request

Time is Critical

Tether can freeze USDT on-chain, but only if they receive a valid request quickly. The sooner you submit, the better your chances.

Quick Answer

Quick answer: if the stolen asset was USDT and the scammer wallet still holds a freezeable balance, you should push the Tether request, the official agency report, and the on-chain trace at the same time. Waiting only shrinks the freeze window.

Confirm the chain, scammer wallet, and transaction hashes first
Do not wait for the police report number before sending the first Tether email
Contact police, exchanges, and any likely receiving platforms in parallel

A Freeze Is Only One Step

While Filing with Tether, Keep the Trace, Agency Report, and Platform Evidence Moving

The freeze request should go out quickly, but the email alone is not enough. You still need the on-chain evidence, the official report, and the likely cash-out platform path.

Fund Tracing

Trace the Downstream Wallets and Exchanges

Extend the case with downstream wallets, transaction hashes, and likely exchange off-ramps.

Formal Report

File the Matching Crypto Scam Report

Use the structured crypto reporting path so the same package can be reused with police, exchanges, and compliance teams.

Official Agencies

Add the Agency Record

Add the IC3, Action Fraud, FTC, or local police record alongside the Tether request.

Already Affected

Move Into the Victim Action Plan

If you still need to rotate credentials, contact exchanges, or preserve evidence, use the action plan to prioritize the response.

If You Are Still Dealing with the Scammer, Fake Support, or a Fake Platform, Start Here

A Tether freeze request solves only part of the problem. Many cases still involve ongoing pressure for extra deposits, signatures, transfers, or account logins.

Trace Funds First

Beyond the Freeze Request, Map the Fund Path First

Whether Tether freezes is one track. Where the funds ultimately move is another. Both should run in parallel.

Formal Report

Submit the Formal Crypto Scam Report in Parallel

Organize the addresses, hashes, chat records, and platform clues into a standardized evidence package.

Recovery Path

Open the Crypto Recovery Guide in Parallel

Use this when the victim is still being pushed to send more funds, pay extra “fees,” or approve more transactions.

Official Report

Add an IC3 or Jurisdiction-Level Filing Early

An official record strengthens the credibility of later freeze, tracing, and exchange-escalation efforts.

$225M+

Frozen by Tether in 2023

$61M+

Frozen by Tether in 2026

24-72h

Average response time

How Tether Freezing Works

Tether (the company behind USDT) has the technical ability to freeze USDT held at any address on Ethereum, Tron, and other supported chains. When Tether freezes an address, the USDT becomes immovable — the scammer cannot transfer or cash out the funds.

Tether froze over $225 million in 2023 and $61 million in early 2026 alone, working with law enforcement agencies worldwide. However, they require a formal request with specific information.

This tool generates a properly formatted freeze request document that you can submit directly to Tether's compliance team via email. It includes all the details Tether needs to act quickly.

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Fill in your case details below

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We generate a professional freeze request document

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You email the document to Tether at [email protected]

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Also file a police report and reference it in your request

If the Case Came Through Fake Wallet Sync, Fake Support, or a Fake Exchange, Verify These Objects First

Many cases that end in a USDT freeze request actually start with wallet-sync stories, account restrictions, fake support, or exchange impersonation.

MetaMask Support Check

Is This MetaMask Support Contact Real

Check whether a supposed MetaMask support contact is real before you sync a wallet, import a phrase, sign a request, or approve tokens.

Trust Wallet Support Check

Is This Trust Wallet Support Contact Real

Check whether a supposed Trust Wallet support contact is real before you sync a wallet, import a phrase, sign a request, or approve tokens.

Binance Support Check

Is This Binance Support Contact Real

Check whether a Binance support contact is real before you transfer funds, share codes, or move the case into a private chat.

Coinbase Support Check

Is This Coinbase Support Contact Real

Check whether a Coinbase support contact is real before you log in elsewhere, call back, share codes, or move funds.

Many Users Do Not Search for a Freeze First. They Search These Scam Messages First

Many users do not start by searching for a freeze request. They first search wallet-sync messages, support emails, account restrictions, or refund stories before realizing a freeze step may be needed.

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What happened?

Describe the scam briefly. This helps Tether understand the urgency.

USDT

When did you send the USDT to the scammer?

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tether actually freeze funds?
Yes. Tether has frozen hundreds of millions of dollars in USDT linked to scams, hacks, and sanctions violations. They work with law enforcement agencies globally. However, they prioritize requests that come with a police report or court order.
How quickly should I submit?
As fast as possible — ideally within 24 hours of the theft. Every minute matters because the scammer may be moving funds to exchanges or converting to other cryptocurrencies. Submit your request immediately, even before your police report is ready.
Do I need a police report?
A police report significantly strengthens your request. However, do not wait for it — submit your freeze request to Tether immediately, then follow up with the police report number once you have it. You can file a police report online in most countries.
What if the USDT was swapped to another token?
Tether can only freeze USDT tokens. If the scammer already converted your USDT to ETH, BTC, or another token, Tether cannot help. However, if some USDT remains at the scammer's address, that portion can still be frozen. Check the address on a blockchain explorer.
Is this service free?
Yes, this tool is completely free. ScamLens provides this as a public service to help scam victims. We do not charge any fees and do not collect your funds.
What chains are supported?
Tether can freeze USDT on Ethereum (ERC-20), Tron (TRC-20), Avalanche, Solana, and other chains where they have admin authority over the USDT contract. Ethereum and Tron are the most common.

ScamLens generates this document as a convenience tool. We cannot guarantee that Tether will act on any specific request. This is not legal advice. For best results, also file a police report and consult with a lawyer who specializes in cryptocurrency fraud recovery.