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Got Scammed in Crypto—Here’s What It Taught Me
When I first started in crypto, I made a rookie mistake that cost me big. I fell for a phishing scam that looked like a legit DeFi wallet prompt. Without thinking twice, I connected my wallet—and just like that, my funds were gone.
It was brutal. But it opened my eyes.
That experience taught me the #1 rule in crypto: security is everything.
Since then, I’ve completely changed how I move in the space:
I never click random links
I double-check every URL before connecting my wallet
I use hardware wallets for long-term holdings
My seed phrases? Offline. Always.
Now, I stay sharp on the latest scam trends and alert others whenever I spot shady stuff. Crypto is full of opportunity—but also full of traps.
Stay skeptical. Stay informed. Stay safe.