Scott Pape, known as the "Barefoot Investor," has taken action against crypto scammers impersonating him on social media. After engaging with these fraudsters, he uncovered a scheme where fake trading signals are used to lure victims into investing large sums, often leading to significant financial losses. Pape emphasizes that scammers exploit victims' desperation after they realize they've been scammed, highlighting the growing issue of crypto-related fraud, which has surged to $2.2 billion in losses in 2024.