The Hilarious Tale of a Bitcoin Pro Who Outwitted a Scammer

How Felix Crisan Turned the Tables on a Crypto Scammer

Once upon a time in the digital landscape, famed Bitcoiner Felix Crisan found himself in a little tango with a scammer, whom we shall affectionately call “Fake John.” This wasn’t just any ordinary scam, but a classic case of a would-be swindler trying to impersonate John Carvalho, the CEO of Synonym. Can you imagine the audacity to impersonate a celebrity in the cryptocurrency universe? It’s like trying to be the next Elon’s Twitter account, but far less glamorous.

The Setup: Infiltration of a Scammer

So, Picture this: Fake John was on a mission to wrangle some Tether (USDT) from Crisan by pulling his classic impersonation stunt. Little did Fake John know, Crisan wasn’t just any crypto newbie—he’s been in the Bitcoin game for nearly a decade. And with that experience came wisdom, and perhaps a dash of mischief. Instead of complying with the scammer’s request, Crisan had a plan brewing in that tech-savvy brain of his.

The Twist: Installing the Lightning Network Wallet

Crisan decided to have a little fun at Fake John’s expense. He convinced the scammer to install a Lightning Network (LN) wallet to handle only those sweet, fast transactions. Oh yes, that’s right! Fake John, perhaps thinking he hit the jackpot, had no idea he was walking into the lion’s den.

• Fake John ends up with Blue Wallet, a nice LN wallet to flaunt.

Instead of sending Fake John USDT, Crisan—as if writing the final punchline of a stand-up comedy routine—said, “Eat shit you fucking scammer!” Cue the applause.

Justice Served: A Lesson in Cryptocurrency

While it’s delightful to hear that justice was served on that day, the question remains: Will Fake John continue his antics now with a newfound understanding of Bitcoin LN addresses? Not likely a great career move, but that’s a discussion for another day. Crisan’s triumph not only brought him glee but also served as an educational moment for the scamming underbelly of the internet. Who knew trolling could be so educational?

Crisan’s Wisdom: Stay Alert in the Crypto Jungle

In a lighthearted exchange with Cointelegraph, Crisan shared his ongoing battle against the myriad of investment schemes flooding his DMs. His advice? Make the effort to verify whether the person you’re dealing with is who they say they are. It’s a classic tale of common sense that seems to have become less common these days:

1. Always assess prior interactions with the person.
2. Request a common reference—did Fake John provide one?
3. Keep your guard up; social platforms are teeming with bot scams!

Crisan humorously recounted another scammer encounter from 2019 where he tricked a very confused scammer into thinking he was about to send an astronomical 21 million bitcoins—yes, you read that right. Clearly, some scammers need to hit the books before diving into the crypto waters.