Crypto Scam Hits British Minister Lucy Powell’s X Account
On Tuesday, scammers hacked the X account of British Minister Lucy Powell to endorse a bogus "House of Commons" cryptocurrency. A spokesperson for Powell confirmed the breach and urgent steps were taken to secure the account and eliminate the misleading posts. The scam aimed to boost the coin’s value for profit before an inevitable crash.
This incident highlights the growing trend of cybercriminals exploiting public figures’ accounts for cryptocurrency scams. Last month, Ghanaian President John Mahama’s X account was similarly hacked to promote the fraudulent "Solana Africa" currency. Such incidents illustrate the vulnerability of high-profile figures to these deceitful schemes, raising security concerns.
Key Takeaways:
- Scammers target high-profile figures to promote fraudulent crypto schemes.
- Lucy Powell’s account was hacked to endorse a fake currency, manipulated for profit.
- Previous incidents include the hacking of Ghanaian President John Mahama’s X account.
Credit: Daily Post
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