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.