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November 14, 2017, 06:26:47 PM
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Hello
I've went through the messages here but I didn't find my case..
So, what I did is installed the (I think) legit Electron Cash software from https://electroncash.org/
I put in my private BTC paper wallet key in the "sweep" menu.. and nothing much happened in Electron Cash
But a few seconds maybe a minute later I suddenly saw in the Electrum "watching only" wallet that my BTC balance changed to 0!!
A transaction had been done to an unknown (to me) BTC address.
Can anyone explain to me what had happened?  Huh
Like I said, I'm pretty sure I installed the correct Electron Cash software, so it shouldn't have stolen anything.
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Mike
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November 14, 2017, 06:35:05 PM
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Did you check your balance from an online block explorer.

Try to check your balance from blockchain.info.
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November 14, 2017, 06:45:10 PM
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Did you check your balance from an online block explorer.

Try to check your balance from blockchain.info.

yes, I did check it. The balance is zero now Sad
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November 14, 2017, 06:49:23 PM
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Did you check your balance from an online block explorer.

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yes, I did check it. The balance is zero now Sad


There is nothing to do. I didn't use Electron Cash so I don't have any information but my friend used it without any problems.

I think there is a virus on your computer which stole your coins.
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November 14, 2017, 06:54:39 PM
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Did you check your balance from an online block explorer.

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yes, I did check it. The balance is zero now Sad


There is nothing to do. I didn't use Electron Cash so I don't have any information but my friend used it without any problems.

I think there is a virus on your computer which stole your coins.

so, you think it's not an electron cash problem, but my computer has been compromised?
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November 14, 2017, 08:55:52 PM
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Hello
I've went through the messages here but I didn't find my case..
So, what I did is installed the (I think) legit Electron Cash software from https://electroncash.org/
I put in my private BTC paper wallet key in the "sweep" menu.. and nothing much happened in Electron Cash
But a few seconds maybe a minute later I suddenly saw in the Electrum "watching only" wallet that my BTC balance changed to 0!!
A transaction had been done to an unknown (to me) BTC address.
Can anyone explain to me what had happened?  Huh
Like I said, I'm pretty sure I installed the correct Electron Cash software, so it shouldn't have stolen anything.
regards
Mike

Here on Bitcoinforum is a whole section with many electron threads. Maybe you can find help there.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=98.0
Hope for you, that you only made a reversible mistake.
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November 15, 2017, 01:40:53 PM
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I think it must be about potential malware. I used android version oıf electron cash with no problem. Sent my cash to exchange. You need to have better spyware killer on your computer I guess.

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