According to @AquaBitcoin, a retired artist lost 17.5 BTC after being targeted by a social engineering scam, despite using a hardware (cold) wallet for security. The incident highlights that hardware wallets alone cannot protect against human error or manipulation, as the victim shared their seed phrase with scammers. This event underscores the urgent need for comprehensive user education in crypto security, as loss of funds due to social engineering remains a significant risk for traders and investors. Market participants should note that even with top-rated wallets, failing to safeguard seed phrases can lead to irreversible Bitcoin losses (Source: @AquaBitcoin on Twitter, May 20, 2025).