Several prominent figures and platforms have issued warnings about a surge in online impersonation and scams targeting their followers. CoinMarketCap reiterated that it will never initiate direct messages or phone calls requesting funds, urging users to verify any suspicious communications to avoid falling victim to scams. The Solflare wallet's X account has been compromised, prompting alerts to avoid interacting with related posts. Public figures including Sonu Nigam, who has been inactive on X for eight years, and others such as Megbzk and Alx, have cautioned their followers against fake accounts impersonating them, advising not to respond to or click on links from these imposters and to report such accounts. These warnings highlight ongoing risks of fraud and identity misuse on social media platforms.
BEWARE of scammers trying to impersonate CoinMarketCap members. CMC does NOT have a phone-number and we will NEVER call you. When in doubt, always contact CMC-CS for verification!! https://t.co/sHwuF2OSLZ
Sonu Nigam warned followers about online impersonators using his identity to spread false content. He urged fans to report and block fake accounts, noting he's been inactive on X for eight years. #SonuNigam #OnlineFraud https://t.co/UIRqbOnxgY
There has been a wave of fake accounts of me popping up and DMing my followers. Don’t click any links they send and don’t respond to them. This is my only active account. Here are some of the fakes that I have reported. Please report these and any that you see. https://t.co/Y4v2GyBKjy