DOJA Cat’s X account was hacked by hackers and promoted a fake cryptocurrency. She quickly exposed the scam and minimized its impact.
In a recent cybercrime targeting celebrities, Popular American singer DOJA Cat became the latest victim on July 8th when her X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked and used to promote a fake cryptocurrency.
The hackers used the opportunity to promote a fake cryptocurrency named “DOJA,” hoping to trick fans into investing. The price of the DOJA token rose to around 15,000 transactions and a trading volume of $2.2 million for a short time…
DOJA Cat quickly informed her followers on Instagram that posts promoting a new cryptocurrency from her hacked X account were fake and not endorsed by her. The scam failed because DOJA’s fans were smart, and only a few bought the phony coin.
Hackers Shill Fake Coin on Singer’s Account
The hackers took control of DOJA Cat’s X account and posted fake messages encouraging people to buy DOJA coins. They made the scam look more convincing by changing her profile details, like removing her picture and altering the account’s description. Their goal was to trick her followers into thinking she endorsed the coin, causing them to invest and artificially raise its value.
Scam Exposed: Doja & Fans Shut Down Fake Coin Scheme
DOJA Cat promptly addressed her hacked X account on Instagram, informing her fans that posts promoting a new cryptocurrency were fake and not endorsed by her. Many followers were already cautious, noticing the suspicious content and the sudden promotion of an unknown coin.
DOJA Cat and her vigilant fans quickly exposed the scam, causing a brief rise and a crash in the fake DOJA coin’s price. Market data showed low activity, with only 15,000 transactions and a trading volume of $2.2 million, highlighting the scam’s failure.
