We need to educate people on what a bearer instrument really is.
Even Hal Finney was extorted.
Hal Finney Extortion
Hal Finney was indeed extorted. An extortionist demanded 1,000 bitcoins from him shortly before his death in 2014, which at the time was worth over $400,000. Additionally, the extortionist made several menacing calls to the Finney home, threatening to expose personal information unless the ransom was paid. The extortionist also called 911, reporting a murder at the Finney home and triggering a SWAT team response, which left Finney, who was immobilized by ALS, shivering in his front yard for half an hour while the house was cleared.
I know. And I respect everyone’s privacy. Verify me on this one
No worries 🫂.
I have made the mistake of mentioning numbers in the past. But it’s coming to my attention how dangerous this can be.
Stay safe out there.
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