Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT said on Monday he uncovered a coordinated network of accounts on X using exaggerated or fake war and geopolitical posts to lure users into crypto scams.
The investigation
ZachXBT spotted numerous large accounts in the replies and quotes that fell for the engagement bait, only to boost the post’s reach unknowingly.
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The revelation comes as social media platforms like X have been trying to clamp down on bots and scam activity.
Last month, X’s product chief Nikita Bier announced enhanced anti‑bot detection and removal measures, along with user flags for AI‑generated content, as part of broader efforts to curb automated spam and misinformation.
Still, the ZachXBT findings expose how quickly coordinated accounts can build engagement and mislead users.
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The investigator suggested that platform manipulation should lead to bans and legal consequences, calling social media users to review recent posts and account details before engaging with any content.
ZachXBT also shared a list of X users he believes to be involved in the scam in case they change usernames or deactivate their accounts.
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