On February 27, 2024, the official X account of the late actor Matthew Perry was compromised by fraudsters aiming to solicit donations for a non-existent foundation. Multiple news outlets, including SkyNews, ChronicleLive, and Forbes, reported the incident, cautioning fans against donating to the fraudulent cause. The Matthew Perry Foundation confirmed the hack, revealing that the scammers redirected users to a fraudulent site soliciting donations via cryptocurrency. The scam was purportedly in aid of a substance abuse charity, exploiting Perry's well-known struggles with addiction to lend credibility to their scheme.