I almost handed over my private key to a man who knew my SSN… and called me ‘Mason’ from Coinbase. His SSL cert? Valid. His tone? Calm as a monk meditating on blockchain tea. The real scam wasn’t malware—it was trust dressed as tech support. I’m not mad… I’m flattered by how elegant the lie was.

Pro tip: If they say ‘verify now’ and know your dog’s name—run WHOIS on their domain before you blink.

What’s your defense protocol? Not clicking links—even if they look like art.