How to Write a Crypto Transaction Refund Request. It Is Almost Impossible but Here Is What I Tried.

Crypto transactions are irreversible by design. But here is what I tried when I accidentally sent ETH to the wrong address and got $200 back. Step 1: I immediately contacted the exchange I used (Coinbase) and asked them to reverse the transaction. They said they could not. Step 2: I contacted the recipient's exchange and asked them to freeze the funds if they landed in an exchange wallet. They said they would investigate but needed a police report. Step 3: I filed a police report for the accidental transfer. Step 4: I submitted the police report to both exchanges. The recipient had already moved the funds. But my exchange credited me $100 as a goodwill gesture because I was a long-term customer. Crypto refunds are nearly impossible. Always double-check wallet addresses. Send a test transaction first. I learned this the expensive way.