Another example on why we should be quiet and not flaunt our crypto in public

[Faisal2202]

Here is another example on why we really need to be quiet in our social media and not tell about our crypto investment as we might be the next target.


In this case, streamer and content creator Kaitlyn 'Amouranth' Siragusa has been the target by this criminals as they force her to reveal where in the stash of his crypto. It's good thing that she has the presence of mind to bring the criminals to his husband who is waiting for a ambush as he was able to hit one of the assailant and husband and wife escape and the criminals was caught later.

The number of such events are increasing day by day, I recently read a similar kind of post about a teacher on altcointalk and now this, and these are not just two but there are several cases like this and all leads to the same conclusion that we should not share our portfolio with anyone but if some streamer is doing it then that's their business, I remember another streamer who got robbed at gun point in his own home, he had to transfer them the money. He was a streamer on X I think.

Streamers had to share their live trades but I follow some streamers and they don't share how much BTC they have, they just come, share analysis and talk about trades setup they don't show how much they are holding, so I guess these streamer must have enough knowledge to don't show their portfolio as it shows they do have the option to ignore sharing it.

[doomloop]

This is a lesson for any social media influencer not to flaunt the achievements you have, the riches you’ve accumulated, and the huge amount of earnings you have in your bank account, regardless if your reason is to inspire other people, still that would not be an excuse to scammers and criminals out there who are just waiting for their new victims.

I think that is not 'to inspire' anymore if we will flex how big our banks or how many fast cars, mansions, etc.. we have but that is bragging already. There is still a fine line between them. But, for only those who have the intention to inspire, I feel sorry for them if they will also get targeted by the criminals.

To protect yourself and your family from harm, it is best not to disclose your crypto assets or other assets to the public or show them off on social media. Flexing behavior, especially on public social media, can invite danger for individuals who like to flexing and their families because criminals and robbers will target such people as their victims. So as long as the action is not profitable and can cause negative effects that can endanger lives, then it is better to be anonymous or hide assets from others, and life will be more peaceful.

We that are humble will know this already but for others that wants to farm an aura, they can neglect this easily. They can even lie and say it was their belongings when in fact they only borrow it from someone else. That is how desperate they are. No wonder why they can get a karma. It is either those who threaten them are only annoyed with their actions or think they are genuine and try to steal their belongings from them.

[IjawMan]

Here is another example on why we really need to be quiet in our social media and not tell about our crypto investment as we might be the next target.



In this case, streamer and content creator Kaitlyn 'Amouranth' Siragusa has been the target by this criminals as they force her to reveal where in the stash of his crypto. It's good thing that she has the presence of mind to bring the criminals to his husband who is waiting for a ambush as he was able to hit one of the assailant and husband and wife escape and the criminals was caught later.

This will now expose them to further danger, hitherto this time it was a small circle of people that knows about them and their crypto stash, with the viral news about the incident on the international TV station many and many people around the world has known about them now, who knows who their next attacker will be and how heavily armed they might be.

That you had the wisdom and opportunity to make money you'll also need that wisdom to protect it for your own safety by being quiet about it. Why flaunt it, who are you trying to impress. Living a quiet life with whatever empire we've build outside the social media does not leave you safe alone but your family as a whole.

The world out there is dangerous, plagued with unhappy people about the opportunities they have missed which others took it and are rich. Revealing what you are worth to strangers and people around you is the biggest mistake you'll want to make.

[Ishicryptic]

This is a very good information, I believe this information will be send across so that those folks that like posting  photos for the world to know that they're holding bitcoin will see the disadvantage of disclosing thier assets to the Media. I have seen several people posting thier wallet  in the Media while some people will be posting thier account balance sometimes I keep wondering why this guys choose to be posting thier wallet/ account balance, is it for the world to know that they're sleeping over money or for people to look up to them? Whatever the reason may be but that doesn't make any meaning, i guess they don't realize that they're putting thier lives in danger.

I also wonder whether crypto holders who flaunt their cryptocurrency online are not informed of what is happening to people who do that, it is like giving free details to criminals that are looking for victims to rob. I think that some influencers can be showing off their crypto balance to gain traffic and get mentees that can contact them for mentorship and tutoring, they should understand the negative aspects of doing this. The worse should be people that are leading fake lifestyles on social media to attract victims to scam, they don't know that they are also attracting robbers and kidnappers that can visit them and it will be double tragedy for them if these daredevils finds out that they have been misled.

[Taskford]

This is a very good information, I believe this information will be send across so that those folks that like posting  photos for the world to know that they're holding bitcoin will see the disadvantage of disclosing thier assets to the Media. I have seen several people posting thier wallet  in the Media while some people will be posting thier account balance sometimes I keep wondering why this guys choose to be posting thier wallet/ account balance, is it for the world to know that they're sleeping over money or for people to look up to them? Whatever the reason may be but that doesn't make any meaning, i guess they don't realize that they're putting thier lives in danger.

I also wonder whether crypto holders who flaunt their cryptocurrency online are not informed of what is happening to people who do that, it is like giving free details to criminals that are looking for victims to rob. I think that some influencers can be showing off their crypto balance to gain traffic and get mentees that can contact them for mentorship and tutoring, they should understand the negative aspects of doing this. The worse should be people that are leading fake lifestyles on social media to attract victims to scam, they don't know that they are also attracting robbers and kidnappers that can visit them and it will be double tragedy for them if these daredevils finds out that they have been misled.

They are informed because same as fiat for sure they know the risk.

But its just they need to show up to gather attention since this is their job, the more they can influence or gather supporter the more money they could get. But unfortunately it can attract bad actors that's why situations like that happen and some unfortunate crypto investors got victimize by crimes related on subject mentioned.

That's why I choose to remain silent towards the activities I participated because I don't want to be a hot target of criminals.

[KiaKia]

This is a very good information, I believe this information will be send across so that those folks that like posting  photos for the world to know that they're holding bitcoin will see the disadvantage of disclosing thier assets to the Media. I have seen several people posting thier wallet  in the Media while some people will be posting thier account balance sometimes I keep wondering why this guys choose to be posting thier wallet/ account balance, is it for the world to know that they're sleeping over money or for people to look up to them? Whatever the reason may be but that doesn't make any meaning, i guess they don't realize that they're putting thier lives in danger.

I also wonder whether crypto holders who flaunt their cryptocurrency online are not informed of what is happening to people who do that, it is like giving free details to criminals that are looking for victims to rob. I think that some influencers can be showing off their crypto balance to gain traffic and get mentees that can contact them for mentorship and tutoring, they should understand the negative aspects of doing this. The worse should be people that are leading fake lifestyles on social media to attract victims to scam, they don't know that they are also attracting robbers and kidnappers that can visit them and it will be double tragedy for them if these daredevils finds out that they have been misled.

They are informed because same as fiat for sure they know the risk.

But its just they need to show up to gather attention since this is their job, the more they can influence or gather supporter the more money they could get. But unfortunately it can attract bad actors that's why situations like that happen and some unfortunate crypto investors got victimize by crimes related on subject mentioned.

That's why I choose to remain silent towards the activities I participated because I don't want to be a hot target of criminals.

You get it, everyone can't be careful no matter how much you warned them, some people have this spirit of showing off in them so either out of crypto space or not it doesn't matter, if they are getting money they will show off.

For Fiat and crypto is the topic but someone was killed yesterday because they wanted his gold chain and gold wristwatch, the victim was making call on phone standing next to his car and three guys came for him.

He is dead and the criminals ran away, once you look rich it's a problem for those looking for victims to jump on, either ways we have to beware of our surroundings and always be on guide.

[Bigjoe33]

A lot of people in the crypto space don't care about their privacy anymore. Instead, they love to show off on social media about their crypto involvement and make themselves a target for criminals. I don't know what's the fun in doing this. Are they doing it to get more followers and people to subscribe to their channels or they are doing it out of ignorance for a mere show off.

The safety of our crypto asset lies in our hands, which is why privacy should be our priority in the crypto space in order to avoid whatever problem that might play out from our own unsafe practice in the future.

People now use their possessions as bragging rights. What else can we call it? Sharing your crypto portfolio in public during streams or whatever you may be doing, knowing fully well that a lot of persons will view and read. When you finally get Robbed, you still run to the same public to cry and complain that you were Robbed. To me, that is foolishness. Your streams and other things done on social media is your public life, but your crypto holdings or in fiat is your personal life and should be safeguarded. So if you still distribute such confidential information to the public knowing fully well that some criminals are working hard day by day looking for means to defraud people or robb openly, you would enjoy the nagetive happenings all alone, yea!

Be it for bragging, or to entice people and gather more followers, carefulness should be employed daily on how you go about it. Because is you don't keep your assets private and you were attacked, the public would only sympathize with you, but will not repay you. So, a word is enough for the wise. Keep your assets private and keep chasing for more.

[Juicyhome]

People now use their possessions as bragging rights. What else can we call it? Sharing your crypto portfolio in public during streams or whatever you may be doing, knowing fully well that a lot of persons will view and read. When you finally get Robbed, you still run to the same public to cry and complain that you were Robbed. To me, that is foolishness. Your streams and other things done on social media is your public life, but your crypto holdings or in fiat is your personal life and should be safeguarded. So if you still distribute such confidential information to the public knowing fully well that some criminals are working hard day by day looking for means to defraud people or robb openly, you would enjoy the nagetive happenings all alone, yea!

Be it for bragging, or to entice people and gather more followers, carefulness should be employed daily on how you go about it. Because is you don't keep your assets private and you were attacked, the public would only sympathize with you, but will not repay you. So, a word is enough for the wise. Keep your assets private and keep chasing for more.

Its quite unfortunate that we have more foolish people than the wise ones, they never learn from the past. They also fall victim of their foolisness, i have no fit for such people when i see them cry on media. A mature adult will be acting like a child, on media in the name of chasing crowd. I keep asking myself what is the need of showing your crypto porfolio on media, then when you are been rob you cry foul.

The media space is like our community everything are here, both good and bad people are online, one needs to be very careful on the things you say or show on media, if you are into crypto you are a big target for criminals. We need to be guided and stay out of media if that will protect you.

[Obari]

A lot of people in the crypto space don't care about their privacy anymore. Instead, they love to show off on social media about their crypto involvement and make themselves a target for criminals. I don't know what's the fun in doing this. Are they doing it to get more followers and people to subscribe to their channels or they are doing it out of ignorance for a mere show off.

The safety of our crypto asset lies in our hands, which is why privacy should be our priority in the crypto space in order to avoid whatever problem that might play out from our own unsafe practice in the future.

Personally I think, the lady is a streamer and video content creator and her niche is the crypto space(just saying because I’ve seen a lot of crypto video content creators on YouTube ) and you’ll agree with me that, content creating has become a very good and lucrative industry on it's own and I wouldn’t have to blame the lady if her attack was as a result of her video contents but I think the attack should be a wake up call for her to retrace her steps and try to figure out other options for her online fans.

Privacy is the primary goal of bitcoin and cryptocurrency at large and as such we should always take it very serious at all times to avoid cases like that of the woman mentioned in the story above.

[Porfirii]

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Privacy is the primary goal of bitcoin and cryptocurrency at large and as such we should always take it very serious at all times to avoid cases like that of the woman mentioned in the story above.

You're absolutely right, and it still sounds paradoxical looking at what happened in the commented news (and many more cases we've talked about before, and we'll talk about in the future). As time goes by, it seems that more and more people forgets about the nature of Bitcoin and why it was created. Bragging not only in public but with the exposure the Internet enables is all the contrary to keeping you privacy.

[Justbillywitt]

Are they doing it to get more followers and people to subscribe to their channels or they are doing it out of ignorance for a mere show off.

That could be one of the numerous reasons they might have as to why they decided to show off their digital assets on social media. You know some of these people do day trading and they would want to be showing their audience that they are very good at it by showing their digital assets holding. they  want to show they have been making good amount of money from their trading activities. By doing so people will be coming to their social media page for  trading signals of which they will be required to pay certain amount of money as fee. There will also be some people who would want to invest their money with them so they can trade for them on their behalf and pay them certain percentage weekly or monthly.

[Rustam Meraj]

The number of such events are increasing day by day, I recently read a similar kind of post about a teacher on altcointalk and now this, and these are not just two but there are several cases like this and all leads to the same conclusion that we should not share our portfolio with anyone but if some streamer is doing it then that's their business, I remember another streamer who got robbed at gun point in his own home, he had to transfer them the money. He was a streamer on X I think.

Streamers had to share their live trades but I follow some streamers and they don't share how much BTC they have, they just come, share analysis and talk about trades setup they don't show how much they are holding, so I guess these streamer must have enough knowledge to don't show their portfolio as it shows they do have the option to ignore sharing it.

Exactly it is very dangerous to share your financial information with your stream as it makes you target of fraud. Very concrete example of this is one streamer who was robbed at home, at gun point, because he showed cryptocurrency online. Far more prudent and clever way that streamers can go about it is to talk about their analysis and trading suggestions without providing information on amount of money they actually possess. Instead of demonstrating their holdings, streamer can simply teach viewers how to trade, which would culminate in large quantity of educational information and strong line of trust instead of putting themselves in potentially dangerous situation. This is one of most important things that anyone into creation of content in crypto needs to learn to guard themselves against.

[EarnOnVictor]

In this case, streamer and content creator Kaitlyn 'Amouranth' Siragusa has been the target by this criminals as they force her to reveal where in the stash of his crypto. It's good thing that she has the presence of mind to bring the criminals to his husband who is waiting for a ambush as he was able to hit one of the assailant and husband and wife escape and the criminals was caught later.

Oh, I see, Kaitlyn is lucky this time. What about next time?

As lucky as she was, it could have cost some people more than crypto if the robbery had gone wrong. These guys aren't playing, they've come well-armed, and it could lead to anything. To avoid this, it's better not to disclose your crypto investment at all, and even if you do that for content reasons, let it be known that it's under management, like the ETF.

Disclosing your crypto is like banks telling criminals they have their doors and vault unlocked. We are the vault key of our crypto, all it needs are the passkeys. Crypto assets are one of the easiest things to rob these days.

[pawanjain]

If people become so open with their crypto then they are just attracting unwanted attention.
Nobody shows others their bank balance then why do they show off their crypto holdings to others.
Influencers think showing off their crypto will attract more followers but it also attract more scammers.
If they are showing off their crypto they need to make sure that they are having proper safety at their place and securing the crypto accordingly.

[Faisal2202]

Exactly it is very dangerous to share your financial information with your stream as it makes you target of fraud. Very concrete example of this is one streamer who was robbed at home, at gun point, because he showed cryptocurrency online. Far more prudent and clever way that streamers can go about it is to talk about their analysis and trading suggestions without providing information on amount of money they actually possess. Instead of demonstrating their holdings, streamer can simply teach viewers how to trade, which would culminate in large quantity of educational information and strong line of trust instead of putting themselves in potentially dangerous situation. This is one of most important things that anyone into creation of content in crypto needs to learn to guard themselves against.

Thanks for agreeing with me, and the majority of the members agree as well because we all must have been in a situation like this because that's the only way we understand it better, although it is not necassary. Like I faced not a serious threat but someone whom I was teaching about airdrops told in the barber shop that I invested money in BTC in 2018, which was not correct even because I did not invested in BTC until 2022 I think or maybe 2023, well,  one person took it seriously in the shop, he also spent time in jail and he knew about BTC, and he asked me even after that.

I was terrified he'd do anything, but I had to confront him with the truth, and when I told him that I didn't know anything about BTC in 2018, he cut me off and said, "Then why would you be here?" Haha.I was like, "So where would I be?

Well, I have shared this story at least two or three times now, and it always comes back to haunt me, so I would never tell anyone about my portfolio, even if I have just $10 in it, haha.

[Fiasem20]

We live in a world where it's hard to know someone's true intentions.Even with close relationships,it's unwise to share your financial life with someone you can't fully trust. Keeping your finances private is crucial.Unfortunately, many crypto enthusiasts have fallen victim to kidnapping and extortion because they didn't keep their Bitcoin holdings private. Recently,I had a concerning experience while traveling.A fellow taxi passenger couldn't stop talking about his Bitcoin investments. After we parted ways, I warned him that openly discussing his investments could put him in danger.In the eyes of outsiders,Bitcoin investors are often seen as wealthy, making them potential targets.

[Mpamaegbu]

I think that some influencers can be showing off their crypto balance to gain traffic and get mentees that can contact them for mentorship and tutoring, they should understand the negative aspects of doing this.

That's the only reason they display those screenshots, nothing else. You know, nothing wins like success. People love to hear or read success stories of others because it helps motivate them more. They see themselves in the success stories of those they look up to if they put in their best as they would think to themselves. What most of them don't know is that those screenshots could also be fake. The real dudes who make money from this industry don't put up screenshots. They just give you the nuggets if ever they cared to. Most of them just stay underground and continue winning.

The worse should be people that are leading fake lifestyles on social media to attract victims to scam, they don't know that they are also attracting robbers and kidnappers that can visit them and it will be double tragedy for them if these daredevils finds out that they have been misled.

It would even be fine if the criminals found them. At least, it would teach them a vital lesson in life.

[Anayochukwu]

Social media and showing off wealth and investment will definitely be the end of some people, why would a reasonable person want to risk their safety in this manner just because they want the world to know that they have got money? I like my privacy and I don't even talk to my friends about my investment because you never know who is targeting you. Crypto currency holders are the target of scammers and there's a reason why even the creator of Bitcoin has remained anonymous till today, crypto is huge and I prioritize my well-being and safety by staying anonymous and never talking about my investments.

[iBaba]

This is a very good information, I believe this information will be send across so that those folks that like posting  photos for the world to know that they're holding bitcoin will see the disadvantage of disclosing thier assets to the Media. I have seen several people posting thier wallet  in the Media while some people will be posting thier account balance sometimes I keep wondering why this guys choose to be posting thier wallet/ account balance, is it for the world to know that they're sleeping over money or for people to look up to them? Whatever the reason may be but that doesn't make any meaning, i guess they don't realize that they're putting thier lives in danger.

I also wonder whether crypto holders who flaunt their cryptocurrency online are not informed of what is happening to people who do that, it is like giving free details to criminals that are looking for victims to rob. I think that some influencers can be showing off their crypto balance to gain traffic and get mentees that can contact them for mentorship and tutoring, they should understand the negative aspects of doing this. The worse should be people that are leading fake lifestyles on social media to attract victims to scam, they don't know that they are also attracting robbers and kidnappers that can visit them and it will be double tragedy for them if these daredevils finds out that they have been misled.

True. People might want to say they are entitled to the way they decide on spending their money being it crytocurrency or fiat whether they choose to spend it privately or flaunt it publicly. However advising someone who holds a lot of crytocurrency within his own wallets to spend privately is only wisdom which is profitable to direct. To avoid being exposed to criminals who might want to rob you off your finances.

People often forget that the internet is full of ill-fated people who are just waiting for that kind of information. Criminals who track victims down physically or scammers who are online look for information like that to pick on and harm you. Many people do think showcasing their flashy lifestyle online thinking it will draw people's attention, followers and popularity to them but they also forget that such moves come with risks attached which they often don't weigh.

[sunsilk]

Oh, I see, Kaitlyn is lucky this time. What about next time?

As lucky as she was, it could have cost some people more than crypto if the robbery had gone wrong. These guys aren't playing, they've come well-armed, and it could lead to anything. To avoid this, it's better not to disclose your crypto investment at all, and even if you do that for content reasons, let it be known that it's under management, like the ETF.

They're fortunate that her husband also has the presence of mind together with her. With these criminals, they are prepared and their intention is obvious.

Disclosing your crypto is like banks telling criminals they have their doors and vault unlocked. We are the vault key of our crypto, all it needs are the passkeys. Crypto assets are one of the easiest things to rob these days.

It is attracting the bad people to come and get you over. We don't tell it to anybody that we hold such amounts. Because these influencers can't stop on what they have to say and so, they always give people content even it is invading their privacy and personal holdings.

She and the other influencers should have learned from this incident and it won't happen again to them. They'll double check anything before posting and sharing to the public.