So I'm an Idiot - Don't Do What I Did Today: Public Service Announcement

I pride myself in my ability to hang on to my Bitcoin.  I like to think that I am good at spotting scams and avoiding them like the plague.  Well, today I let my guard down.

On twitter, Hive account@certianassets followed me, and I thought it was Ned.  He offered a discount on Steem for doing a survey and I thought it made sense as a way to help them distribute Steem.  I did the survey and sent over 2 btc to fill up on some Steem Power.

I AM AN IDIOT!

I clicked the profile and saw that it was not Ned, but rather some scammer with a similar handle.  I can't believe I just threw away over $1200 just because I was excited.

Please do not do what I did, take your time whenever you send your btc, steem, or any other crypto.  It's completely my fault for letting my emotions get the best of me.  I am making this post to bring this scam to the attention of the community and I hope no one else falls for this.

I'll be fine, it's not the end of the world, it is just money afterall, but at the same time, I'm not wealthy and that was the last bitcoin I had "reserved" for Steem for a long while.  This is a big blow to me and Hive account@missjessica, but we'll recover and I'll learn a valuable lesson that I thought I already knew.

I'm sad and angry right now, but I am more so concerned that others will fall for a similar trap.  Please don't make a mistake like I just made minutes ago. :(

https://blockchain.info/address/1EAFR9WRQGyvhK29NUgqoSFyVXPud1rXf7

Hive account@derekareith