On 15 August 2026, I received a LinkedIn message inviting me to discuss my personal crypto journey for a supposed CoinDesk podcast. At first glance, the approach looked credible. The sender used a polished LinkedIn profile presenting as a Venture Scout at TheForms Ventures. The pitch was simple, professional, and low-friction. There was no wallet request, no investment offer, no suspicious download, and no obvious phishing page. That is exactly why I think this case is worth documenting...