Crypto Scammers Getting Creative With Bribes! Here’s What Happened

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Well, well, well! It seems like X – yes, that’s the social media playground run by the one and only Elon Musk – has done something quite spectacular. On Friday, they announced that they’ve caught a bunch of slippery crypto scammers trying to bribe their way back into the platform. Yes, you read that right. These shady folks, who were already in trouble for cryptocurrency fraud, had the audacity to offer bribes to X employees to get their suspended accounts reinstated. Talk about cheeky!

And get this: these scammers weren’t just playing around on X. Oh no, they were playing the whole field! Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Minecraft (yes, Minecraft!), Roblox, you name it. They were trying to buy their way back into the digital world like a real-life villain from a bad spy movie.

“X has exposed and is taking strong action against a bribery network targeting our platform. Suspended accounts involved in crypto scams and platform manipulation paid middlemen to attempt to bribe employees to reinstate their suspended accounts.” – Global Government Affairs (@GlobalAffairs) September 19, 2025

According to X’s post, this criminal crew is all tangled up with some much bigger bad boys in the cybercrime world, one of whom is suspiciously named “The Com.” Scary, right? Legal action is already in motion, and X is backing law enforcement with the enthusiasm of a kid with a new toy.

Scam Networks Going Global!

But wait, the plot thickens! It turns out that X isn’t the only playground for these digital misfits. Crypto scams are spreading faster than a viral dance challenge, especially on platforms like Telegram and Discord. X is just another prime target for these fraudsters, and despite trying to tighten things up, these scams keep popping up like those pesky whack-a-mole games at arcades.

And let’s not forget that X is the “go-to” place for crypto enthusiasts, making it even more attractive to those looking to take advantage of innocent investors. It’s like a buffet for scammers, and they’re feasting!

Just as this scandal was breaking, something quite strange happened: Sam Bankman-Fried’s X account started doing odd things, like following people after being dormant for months. People started to whisper, “Could he be out of prison?” But, alas, no official word on that yet. So, while the FTX saga continues to roll out with more creditor payouts, we’ll just have to wait and see. Oh, and let’s not forget, Alameda Research’s wallets are still receiving Solana – but don’t get too excited, it’s just for legal settlements, not fun trades. Bummer, right?

Fraud’s Growing Menace

And here’s the kicker: this whole thing isn’t just about social media scammers. Oh no. A recent hearing with the House Financial Services Committee revealed that fraud is getting sneakier and more sophisticated every single day. Ian Bednowitz from LifeLock said fraud is escalating “at an exponential pace” – which sounds very ominous, don’t you think? Meanwhile, Paul Benda from the ABA pointed out that fraudsters are mixing old-school check theft with shiny new generative AI tools. Clever, right?

This growing fraud epidemic has banks and regulators running around like headless chickens, trying to catch up with the bad guys. It’s a digital Wild West out there, and the criminals are clearly leading the charge.

So, here’s your friendly reminder: be careful out there in the online world. If something feels fishy, it probably is. Don’t trust every account, and for heaven’s sake, question any strange activity you spot. After all, not everyone is playing fair in the virtual playground! 🕵️‍♂️💻

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2025-09-20 00:06