The Man Who Hacked Money

This lesson tells the unbelievable real-life story of James Parker, a man from Blackpool who found a Bitcoin glitch that let him create endless digital money. What started as a clever trick quickly turned into a criminal investigation when authorities discovered millions missing. Students explore how Parker’s “harmless” online discovery became a full case of fraud and what it says about human greed and temptation. In class, learners discuss whether he was a genius, a scammer, or just incredibly lucky. The topic encourages lively debate about technology, ethics, and the blurry line between innovation and crime.