I'm not going to lie, I fell for this scam.  Whatever info you want to confirm this is in fact a scam I'll provide it. but yes I put a cone on my head and throw me in the corner. 

How does anyone expect the world to adopt cryptocurrency and a secure form of transaction when people like this exist in the world.  If the idea is to decentralize banking, with crooks like these it's not going to happen.  I REALIZE I AM THE IDIOT, I should have paid more attention.  But I also believe the press/publication that allows these people to post/submit these press release's should do some kind of research into these people before publishing they're story.  I'm not gripping, I'm not complaining, I realize I Got Gotted.  It's a lesson learned but, luckily it's not a Nigerian prince with my social security number.