Popular '90s Musician Claims a Scam Wiped Out His Retirement Fund-Here's How to Avoid the Same Fate
Imagine spending more than a decade saving up for retirement, only to end up losing nearly half a million dollars in a single day. That's what one former 90s rock star says happened to him recently, when a crypto scam robbed him of $420,000.
Garrett Dutton, who goes by the name G. Love when he performs, admitted to the massive loss on X when he shared that he had been robbed through a malicious app he downloaded. Now, he's sharing a word of caution with his fans so that they don't fall into the same trap he did.
I had a really tough day today I lost my retirement fund in a hack/Scam when I switched my @Ledger over to my new computer and by accident downloaded a malicious ledger app from the @Apple store. All my BTC gone in an instant.
— G. Love (@glove) April 11, 2026
G. Love Was Robbed When he Downloaded a Malicious App
The rocker shared his upsetting news on X on Apr. 11, 2026, writing, "I had a really tough day today I lost my retirement fund in a hack/Scam when I switched my @Ledger over to my new computer and by accident downloaded a malicious Ledger app from the @Apple store. All my BTC gone in an instant."
The Ledger app he is referring to appears to be the Ledger Wallet, which markets itself as an "all-in-one crypto app" that allows people to buy, sell, and save their cryptocurrencies and NFTs. When G. Love downloaded the malicious app, it appears it wiped out all the crypto he had been holding in his account, which he says amounted to about $420,000.
"Sorry to hear that, I lost all of my crypto a year ago in a hack myself while asleep in Singapore," one follower wrote. "Was a nightmare to wake up to."
"You forgot to tag the IRS bro," another person joked.
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Not Everyone Believed G. Love's Story
While many fans and followers shared words of sympathy or advice, several people called the rockstar out over his claims.
"Which app? And how," one person asked. "It's impossible to dump private keys from a hardware wallet.
"How is your 'retirement fund' held 100 percent in a volatile asset on a single device," another person asked.
Then there were those who were wary that the musician had posted his bitcoin address for "anybody [who] wants to help," in what some saw as a way to solicit funds from fans.
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Protect Your Online Assets from Scammers
Whether you think G. Love's story is real or not, you can't argue with the fact that online trading does come with the potential for losses, especially when it comes to digital currency. So, how do you keep your crypto safe? According to Tandem, there's a few things you can do to secure your crypto wallet, and they include:
- Avoiding phishing scemes
- Installing antivirus software
- Double checking downloads
- Use a strong password and change it often
- Enable two-factor authentication
- Avoid public Wi-Fi networks without a VPN
Of course, as technology evolves, so will the ways people attempt to use it to steal. If you're heavily invested in crypto, it's important to stay up to date on the latest news and safety guidance to keep your money safe.
While it seems like G. Love is working with the people to get his money back, not everyone will be so lucky. Be sure to stay diligent when using these types of apps.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
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This story was originally published April 23, 2026 at 8:40 AM.