
← Ask a Bitcoiner 21 Questions29 aug · 11 min
In the Hot Seat: Former “Elon Scam” Victim — 21 Crypto Scams to Avoid in 10 Minutes
<p>“Elon Musk is sending one Bitcoin to everyone who registers their wallet address.” — Is this safe or a scam?</p><p>According to the FBI, Americans lost $11.4 billion to cryptocurrency scams in 2025 with the average victim losing $62,604. (Source: <a href="https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/cryptocurrency-and-ai-scams-bilk-americans-of-billions">https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/cryptocurrency-and-ai-scams-bilk-americans-of-billions</a>) </p><p>In 2026 with the Coldcard exploit and other hardware wallet manufacturers reporting critical vulnerabilities, Bitcoin and crypto scams are getting more sophisticated.</p><p><br></p><p>In this rapid-fire episode, Stefan puts 21 real crypto scenarios to the test in 10 minutes. Pay close attention and stay safe out there.</p><p><br></p><p>👀 There are multiple Cashu tokens hidden in this episode. First to spot and scan each one wins.</p><p><br></p><p>New to Cashu? Start here 👉 <a href="https://youtu.be/B-Nh2bVZpag">https://youtu.be/B-Nh2bVZpag</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find Stefan:</p><p>X: https://x.com/noufsmith</p><p>LinkedIn: Search “Stefan Smith Bitcoin” </p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:Stefan@theBitcoinAdviser.com">Stefan@theBitcoinAdviser.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Referrals:</p><p>Orange Manufacturing GroupCustom-made and NFC-enabled Bitcoin accessories:</p><p>➤ Hardwood Signs: <a href="https://geyser.fund/project/hardwoodsigns?refId=AAB21Q">https://geyser.fund/project/hardwoodsigns?refId=AAB21Q</a></p><p>➤ Lightning Keychain: <a href="https://geyser.fund/project/lightningkeychain?refId=AAB21Q">https://geyser.fund/project/lightningkeychain?refId=AAB21Q</a></p><p>➤ SteelQR Sleeve: <a href="https://geyser.fund/project/steelqrsleeve?refId=AAB21Q">https://geyser.fund/project/steelqrsleeve?refId=AAB21Q</a></p><p>➤ SeedSigner Case: <a href="https://geyser.fund/project/seedsignercase?refId=AAB21Q">https://geyser.fund/project/seedsignercase?refId=AAB21Q</a></p><p>🌐 https://omg21btc.com/</p><p><br></p><p>🧡 Subscribe / Follow:</p><p>➤ YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AskaBitcoiner21Questions?sub_confirmation=1">https://www.youtube.com/@AskaBitcoiner21Questions?sub_confirmation=1</a></p><p>➤ Spotify: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-a-bitcoiner-21">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-a-bitcoiner-21</a></p><p>➤ Twitter (X): <a href="https://twitter.com/askabitcoiner21">https://twitter.com/askabitcoiner21</a></p><p>➤ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/askabitcoiner21questions">https://www.instagram.com/askabitcoiner21questions</a></p><p>➤ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/askabitcoiner21</p><p><br></p><p>This video is for fun and educational purposes only and is neither financial nor technical advice.</p><p>Never share your seed phrase with anyone, ever. Do not reuse the same Bitcoin address.</p><p><br></p><p>Music attribution from Riverside: <strong>Music licensed through Soundstripe.</strong></p><p><strong>Code: O20SKR281ZL6WBOK, F1KAWKESS2TH9UI9, CW8LIG9V0E6KKRGW, ATEQCQLYSF5CZ</strong></p>