We take allegations of theft seriously at OpenSea. The sale of stolen items, converted items, fraudulently obtained items, items taken without authorization, and other illegally obtained items using OpenSea’s services is prohibited.

This guide explains how we handle stolen items and what steps to take if you own an item that was reported as stolen. If you’re the victim of a theft, please see this help guide for more information.

When we receive a police report that an item was stolen, we disable the item and display a grey “suspicious activity” alert on the item page. The item remains disabled for up to 90 days, or until the original owner withdraws their report. Items may remain disabled for longer in certain situations, such as pursuant to a law enforcement request.

While disabled items cannot be bought, sold or transferred using OpenSea’s services, we do not have custody of NFTs, so items may still be transferred to other wallets on the blockchain using other platforms.

If you purchased an item that has been disabled due to a report of theft, it will remain in your wallet, but you’ll be unable to sell or transfer it using OpenSea’s services until it is re-enabled. Again, the item will remain disabled for up to 90 days, unless the report of theft is withdrawn sooner. Items may remain disabled for longer in certain situations, such as pursuant to a law enforcement request.

If your item is displaying a “suspicious activity” alert and you believe this item has been flagged incorrectly, please speak with a member of our User Safety team via our Help Center. Make sure to include your wallet address and the OpenSea URL for the item.