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Late Matthew Perry's Social Media Account Hacked in Cryptocurrency Scam

The Matthew Perry Foundation alerts fans to fraudulent donation requests following the hacking of the actor's X account.

  • Hackers targeted the late Matthew Perry's X account, formerly known as Twitter, directing fans to a fraudulent cryptocurrency donation site.
  • The Matthew Perry Foundation warned fans against donating to the scam site, emphasizing that official donations should only be made through MatthewPerryFoundation.org.
  • The scam attempt comes four months after Perry's sudden death, which was attributed to the acute effects of ketamine, alongside drowning and coronary artery disease.
  • Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing on 'Friends,' had openly discussed his struggles with addiction and had established the foundation to help those facing similar challenges.
  • It remains unclear if any personal information was compromised or if any fans were financially affected by the scam.
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