What happened:: A user on Bitcointalk forum is claiming to have information about the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto and asking the community to vote on whether or not they should reveal it. However, there are several red flags that suggest this is a scam.
Scammers Profile Link: https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/hardworkinfamilyman-1102157Reference Link: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.64248398Amount Scammed: Unknown
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https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;flag=3316I came across a discussion on this forum where a suspicious individual hardworkinfamilyman claiming to have information about the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. The user is asking the community to vote on whether or not they should reveal Satoshi's identity, but there are several red flags that suggest this is a scam.
Red Flags:- The user has provided a GPG key, claiming it to be Satoshi Nakamoto's, but it is not owned by Satoshi. This is a common tactic used by scammers to falsely prove their identity.
- The user has provided receipts as "The truest form of evidence" to prove their connection to Satoshi Nakamoto. However, these receipts are not conclusive evidence as there is no confirmation from GoDaddy that they are real. It is easy to create fake receipts and this is a common tactic used by scammers to deceive others.
- The user has cited Dr. Craig Wright as proof of their claims. However, Dr. Craig Wright is a known liar who has lost several lawsuits where the judge has ruled that he is not Satoshi Nakamoto. Citing Dr. Craig Wright as proof of one's identity is further proof that this user is a scammer.
- The user is asking the Bitcoin community to use their influence to list X1Coin on crypto exchanges. This raises concerns about the legitimacy of X1Coin and the user's intentions.
- When called out for potentially being a scammer, the user became defensive and compared themselves to famous inventors such as Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, and Marie Curie. This is a common tactic used by scammers to deflect criticism and garner sympathy.
Even More Shady Claims:- The user claims to have acquired vistomail.com, including the email alias [email protected], and has been conducting research on the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto. However, the user has not provided any concrete evidence to support these claims.
- The user is asking the community to vote on whether or not they should reveal Satoshi's identity, but it is unclear what the purpose of this vote is or how it will be conducted. This seems like a ploy to gain attention and credibility.
- The user initially asked for money tips, but has not provided any real proof that they have communicated with the real Satoshi Nakamoto.
I'm convinced that this user is
A SCAM, and I'd advise everyone to be cautious and not to engage with them. The promises of revealing Satoshi's identity and the user's involvement with X1Coin seem too good to be true. The lack of concrete evidence and the user's history of scamming only add to my suspicions. Did anyone else notice any other red flags that I might have missed?
UpdateSome fellow forum members has conducted their own investigation into the user "hardworkinfamilyman" and uncovered additional red flags.
According to a complaint filed by the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which can be found on
https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2023/comp25785.pdf, the user, "hardworkinfamilyman" who also goes by the names "ALEXANDER ELBANNA" or "ALEX ELBANNA," has
illegally raised over one million dollars in proceeds through the unregistered offers and sales of securities to crypto asset investors.
Furthermore, the user has claimed to have been involved in over 100 other projects, which is humanly impossible. This is a common tactic used by scammers to exaggerate their credentials and credibility.
One of our forum members fell for the scam and shared their Bitcoin address with the user, but luckily, no coins were sent to the address.
Additionally, the user's use of the identity "Satoshi Nakamoto" when replying to an email raises concerns. The user had previously claimed to have communicated with Satoshi Nakamoto, but using his identity when sending an email is a red flag.
Based on this further report, it is clear that "hardworkinfamilyman" is a scammer. We urge all members of the community to be cautious and not to engage with this user. If you have any other information regarding this user or their activities, please report it here and to the appropriate authorities.