I'm not sure scammed is the right word - perhaps.  Technically I paid my 0.5 BTC and I received his 'picks'.  I didn't receive responses to PMs, the promised advice, or promised guidance on distribution so it's all subjective as to what you think is a scam.

I'm simply trying to share my experiences so that others who may think they can pay 0.5 BTC and get help & advice learning to trade can have realistic expectations going in - from *my experience only* you will *likely* not make much (if any) money and you should be prepared to lose some, and you *likely* won't receive any help & advice on trading either.

Simple as that.