Fake Crypto Scams Hide Behind War‑Like Posts on X

ZachXBT, a blockchain investigator, revealed a hidden network of fake X accounts that use war‑themed posts to trick people into crypto scams. These accounts were bought with large follower lists and posted exaggerated or false political content that spread quickly. When the posts went viral, the scammers switched to promoting fake token giveaways and pump‑and‑dump schemes. One example was a scam called Oramama that ran on February 22. The fake profiles copied real influencers, even using AI to imitate them. They flooded X with “doomposts” that attracted millions of views and then pushed scam links. On‑chain data shows the group earned six figures from these schemes.

ZachXBT warned that the scammers are still active and may launch new scams soon. He also listed X users he believes are involved, so people can watch for username changes or account deletions. X has announced new anti‑bot measures, but the investigation shows that coordinated fake accounts can still build engagement fast. The platform’s efforts to remove bots and flag AI content are steps in the right direction, yet scammers adapt quickly. Users should double‑check posts and account details before clicking on crypto links. If a post seems too sensational or offers free tokens, it might be part of a scam.

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