Cardano Founder Blasts Scam Victims for Blaming Him

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has responded to a recent scam accusation by shifting the focus onto a prevalent issue within the cryptocurrency world. A disgruntled internet user, Robin Engraf, accused Hoskinson and his company of wrongdoing, alleging that an individual named Gabriel Martin, purportedly an employee of Input Output, had misappropriated funds under the guise of a trade withdrawal. Engraf claimed to have extensive chat logs and bank records to support his allegations and threatened to involve U.S. authorities.

Hoskinson's response was direct and unapologetic. He questioned why Engraf was blaming a multi-billion dollar company for his own carelessness and stupidity, highlighting the widespread issue of scammers exploiting trust in the crypto space. This incident underscores a longstanding problem that Hoskinson has been battling for nearly a decade: impersonation scams targeting the Cardano community.

Hoskinson revealed that his inbox is flooded with tens of thousands of similar emails, all following the same script. Victims are lured by promises of massive returns, send money to strangers, and then blame prominent figures like Hoskinson when the scam unravels. He emphasized the need for investors to take responsibility for their decisions and not fall for get-rich-quick schemes.

Hoskinson did not mince words when discussing the consequences of these scams. He argued that they thrive because victims chase unrealistic rewards, believing they can get something for nothing. He questioned whether accusers like Engraf would ever own up to their mistakes or apologize for defaming him and his firm, Input Output. Public humiliation, he suggested, may be the only way to deter such baseless claims, as he expressed frustration at being used as a scapegoat for online fraudsters.

Hoskinson's message to crypto investors is clear: if a deal appears too favorable to be real, it likely isn't. Being tricked by impersonation schemes is no reason for defamation, and investors should conduct thorough research. As crypto-related scams continue to rise, his warning serves as a crucial reminder to approach the digital asset realm with caution and skepticism.