Crypto Scammers Hijack Sydney Sweeney’s X Account
Sydney Sweeney, star of the popular series “Euphoria,” recently became the latest victim of a social media crypto scam. Her X account (formerly known as Twitter) was hacked on Tuesday to promote a Solana-based meme coin called SWEENEY.
Sydney Sweeney’s Hacked Account and “Best Tits in Crypto”
The hackers posted a series of tweets, later deleted, promoting a newly created meme coin, falsely claiming it was officially launched by Sydney Sweeney.
One of the fake promotional tweets stated,
“Well, I think it’s time. SWEENEY is now live 100mc incoming.” The hacked account also dubbed Sweeney as the “Queen of Sol,”
making references to industry figures like Sahil Arora, a controversial celebrity meme coin promoter.
This incident marks the second time this year that Sweeney’s X account has been compromised. In January, hackers used her account to promote a Solana-based sex-themed token.
Sweeney’s on-screen roles, often involving nudity, may have made her a more targeted victim in this particular scam.
The hackers posted several tweets mentioning the actress’s physical features, stating, “so I guess I have the best tits in crypto now too” further exploiting her public persona for their fraudulent scheme.
Despite some crypto users on X identifying the promotions as fraudulent, the SWEENEY token quickly accumulated over $1 million in market cap before the tweets were removed.
Within an hour, Sweeney regained control of her account and deleted all fake posts. However, she has not publicly addressed the hack yet.
Hackers Behind Sweeney Crypto Scam Admit to Breaches, Hint at More Targets
The perpetrators behind the SWEENEY token hack have openly admitted on a Telegram channel that they were responsible for the breach. They also claimed to have hacked the accounts of rapper 50 Cent and former wrestler Hulk Hogan to promote similar fraudulent tokens.
The hackers further revealed plans to target another “popular” celebrity soon, though they did not provide specific details. They also mentioned that savvy crypto traders could obtain the token through a presale by sending at least 5 SOL (approximately $740 at the time of writing) to an anonymous Solana wallet.
Navigating the Perils: Celebrities and the Crypto Scam Epidemic
The rise of celebrity meme coins has unfortunately led to an increase in scams. For instance, American rapper Dimitri Leslie Roger, also known as Rich The Kid, was recently seen posting a link to purchase a new token called ‘RICH.’ The posts were later deleted, and Rich The Kid neither confirmed nor denied the legitimacy of the coin.
Amidst the escalating trend of celebrity-linked crypto scams, public figures who venture into token launches face heightened examination. Recently, Jason Derulo was accused of participating in a pump-and-dump scheme associated with his token, JASON.
Similarly, YouTuber SteveWillDoIt has come under scrutiny for launching HERO, a token that has sparked skepticism among the community. These events are raising concerns about the transparency and credibility of cryptocurrencies endorsed by celebrities, leading to demands for increased accountability and scrutiny in the sector.
Celebrities and their fans must remain vigilant and skeptical of too-good-to-be-true promotions, especially in the volatile world of cryptocurrency.
