I’m 72 years old, retired, and living just outside of Calgary, Alberta. I never imagined I’d be sharing something like this publicly, but I feel it’s important others like me hear it: crypto scams can happen to anyone — even cautious, responsible people. I had a comfortable retirement. Not extravagant, but enough to live without worry. That changed when I came across a video on YouTube about “crypto for seniors.” It seemed trustworthy — a man speaking slowly, clearly, promising low-risk investments and guaranteed returns. He offered a free consultation, and I called. The man was polite and professional. He guided me through setting up a crypto wallet and made everything sound very secure. He said if I invested $10,000, I could make $1,500 per week. I thought, “Why not earn a little extra to leave something for the grandkids?” At first, I received daily reports showing profits. He even offered to “coach” me. But when I wanted to withdraw some of my money, things changed. Suddenly there were taxes to pay. Then a processing fee. Then a delay. Weeks passed, and I never saw a dollar. I realized too late: it was all fake. I had lost $24,000 — most of my savings. I was ashamed to tell my family. I thought I was smarter than this. I kept quiet for months, until my daughter found rerevertrecovery.com and insisted I talk to them. They were kind and respectful. No judgment. Just a calm, step-by-step approach. They helped me recover part of what I’d lost — not all, but enough to give me some peace of mind. To other seniors: if someone contacts you about crypto, or you see something online that seems too good to be true — please stop and ask someone you trust. These scammers are professionals. They sound real. They look real. But they are thieves, plain and simple. You’re not stupid if you were fooled. You’re human.