Episode
This Bitcoin Scam Is Ruining People's Lives
- Podcast
- Bitcoin Success School
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- Jul 4, 2026
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- 1701
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Summary
If you own Bitcoin but you’re not 100% confident in your self-custody setup, this episode is for you... In this conversation, I’m joined by George Varsamas, who lost more than 3 Bitcoin in a sophisticated phishing scam. We cover: - How the phishing attack actually happened - The fake Ledger app that looked legitimate - The mistake that drained his Bitcoin - Why entering your seed phrase is always a red flag - Why slowing down can save your stack - What every Bitcoiner should do before moving serious money Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or already holding your own keys, this episode could save you from making an irreversible mistake. ⬇️ Learn more Need help doing self-custody properly and securely? (21% of every client from this episode will be donated to rebuild George's stack): https://bitcoinsuccessschool.com/call/george Get 5% off your MicroSeed (Seed Phrase Backup): https://microseed.io/?ref=fin Get a Bitcoin only, open source, air-gapped Coldcard: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/4B64726063AD2A951274 Follow/Connect with me: Follow me on X (Twitter): https://x.com/FinCreighton Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fincreighton Subscribe for new episodes: https://youtube.com/@FinCreighton Follow George: X: https://x.com/G_Lyko Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/george_varsamas/