Kylian Mbappé Hacked! Millions $ Lost In A Crypto Scam.
The famous French footballer Kylian Mbappé recently fell victim to a hacking incident on his X account (formerly Twitter), resulting in a scam that cost his followers millions of dollars. On August 29, 2024, hackers took control of his account and launched a fraudulent cryptocurrency called $MBAPPE. This scam quickly caught the attention of fans and investors, causing a dramatic spike in the cryptocurrency’s value before it suddenly crashed.
Mbappé’s X account hacked!
A painful scamThe hackers used Kylian Mbappé‘s fame to promote $MBAPPE, posting messages on his X account to entice his millions of followers to invest. Within minutes, the value of this crypto reached tens of millions of dollars, only to drop to zero, leaving many investors with significant losses.
According to data, one unlucky user spent 7,156 Solana (about 1.03 million dollars) to buy the $MBAPPE token, losing 1 million dollars in an hour, with his holdings now worth about 9,200 dollars. In contrast, another crypto trader spent only 0.2 Solana (about 29 dollars) and sold his tokens three minutes later for 866.14 Solana (about 125,160 dollars), achieving a 4,330-fold return.
Vigilance in the crypto ecosystem
This incident highlights the growing dangers of cryptocurrency scams and the importance of online vigilance. Hackers often exploit users’ trust in public figures to legitimize their scams. In this case, Mbappé’s reputation was used to give apparent credibility to a fraudulent crypto.
Authorities and cybersecurity experts remind users to verify the authenticity of information before investing in cryptocurrencies, especially when promoted on social media. It is crucial to be wary of offers that seem too good to be true and to seek reliable sources before making financial decisions.
