MJF is the latest victim in a growing series of Twitter hacks targeting pro wrestlersand this time, the hacked account was used to push a full-on investment scam.
Fans were left confused after a couple of now-deleted tweets appeared on MJFs verified Twitter account, promoting a phony crypto-style money flip via WhatsApp. One tweet told fans to contact Vicky and start investing with just $800 to allegedly earn big returns.
The tweet even included a suspicious number. Along with it came a fake text conversation showing a user thanking Vicky for helping transfer money into their Cash App accountclearly aimed at tricking fans into buying into a fraudulent scheme.
A second tweet quickly followed from MJFs account, repeating the scam with more urgency:
The tweets were quickly removed, but not before being seen by fans who flagged the suspicious content. MJF hasnt publicly commented yet, but the tweets are goneindicating the account has likely been recovered.
This comes after AJ Styles also had his Twitter hacked earlier this yearhis situation involved someone stealing his SIM card through an AT&T breach, which gave hackers full access. Styles clarified on Instagram that he was only able to view the damage using his wifes phone, calling the hacker a moron for posting racial slurs and offensive content.
MJFs breach didnt feature hate speech like Styles did, but instead pushed a crypto-style cash-grab scamsimilar to tactics seen in other celebrity account breaches.
With Asuka and Nick Aldis also affected in the past, its clear that wrestlers are being deliberately targeted. Whether the goal is shock value or financial fraud, these account hacks are becoming a serious problem across the business.
Are Twitter and social platforms doing enough to protect talent from these hacks? Should wrestling companies step in with better cybersecurity protections for their stars? Sound off in the commentswe want to hear what you think.
