A long time ago, someone questioned me why I was always reluctant to show my face in public, always covering my face or using a magic mirror.
Not only do I dislike showing my face, but I also hardly socialize with unfamiliar people. The car I drive in real life is quite ordinary, and the friends in the crypto circle who have visited my home can be counted on one hand. The address for friends in the crypto circle to send me gifts is often passed around through several people.
What am I afraid of?
I have spent more than a decade in traditional industries, much longer than most new wealthy individuals in the crypto space, and I have started businesses in multiple sectors. From Switzerland, Japan, Hong Kong to India, Bangladesh, I have lived in cities ranging from Beijing to second-tier and even fifth-tier cities for at least 3 months to as long as eight or nine years, giving me somewhat richer life experiences.
I have seen close people around me being kidnapped, and I have witnessed partners being set up by multinational companies and imprisoned for years. I have seen people who became rich overnight end up being trapped and exploited, and I have helped friends survive severe online harassment (one was in severe depression and nearly committed suicide).
Having seen too much darkness and the evil of human nature, I have been very cautious about protecting my personal privacy since I entered the crypto space.
I also hope everyone can have this basic awareness, especially when abroad, to protect themselves and not rush to flaunt wealth. What @keyahayek said earlier about needing just a small knife and a drink in Southeast Asia to make you feel hopeless is not just a scare tactic.
This time, the Dragon King created this anti-fraud space, which is quite good, raising awareness for more people to protect themselves. Once you are truly wealthy and more people know about it, there will be many who target you.
Do you really think you are so amazing that you can withstand a team studying you for years through 'social engineering'? They can understand you better than your parents, or even you yourself.
If you are a public figure in politics or business, it might be a bit better; others may have some hesitation. But don't forget, most of us are just ordinary traders in the crypto space, and to those with ulterior motives, we are merely moving wallets.
Anyway, be safe, everyone.