Matt Hardy is the latest wrestler to have his social media hijacked by scammersthis time, its his Instagram account thats under attack.
Hardys page began pushing a fake cryptocurrency promotion promising free WLFI tokens and other supposed perks. The posts included flashy graphics, emojis, and a link for users to claim the tokensturning Hardys verified account into a scam platform overnight. The hacked post read:
The scam even tied the promotion to Trumps WLFI tokens, making it clear the hacker was using Hardys account to push a cryptocurrency fraud.
Unfortunately, this isnt the first time Hardy has had to deal with hackers. Back in 2023, his Twitter account was compromised and disturbing tweets about Chris Benoit were posted without his consent.
Hardys situation is a reminder for fans to be careful onlineeven verified accounts can be compromised. Clicking on suspicious links or offers could lead to serious consequences. With wrestlers becoming frequent targets of social media hackers, staying skeptical of flashy promotions is more important than ever.
Have you noticed an increase in hacked social media accounts among professional wrestlers lately? What do you think wrestling companies and wrestlers can do to better protect their accounts from hackers? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
