BREAKING NEWS: Coins.ph X Account Hacked to Promote Fake Token on Pump.Fun
Update: As of 12:33pm: The compromised messages on the Coins X account are deleted.
The official Twitter account of locally licensed crypto exchange Coins.ph was compromised on Dec. 2, posting a fake announcement about a new token, $COINSPH, allegedly launched on the Solana blockchain.
Details:
- The tweets claimed $COINSPH is an “ETF-like token” designed to track crypto market sentiment.
- A contract address was shared, along with promotional language describing the token as a “crypto trend compass.”
- The hackers also emphasized Solana’s low fees and speed, claiming the blockchain is “the perfect home” for the project.
- The posts urged users to “buy $COINSPH now” and become “early supporters,” signaling a phishing scam.
The messages posted on X does not appear on the Coins.ph Facebook account and other channels.
Users are advised:
- Avoid interacting with the shared contract address.
- Refrain from purchasing or promoting $COINSPH.
- Wait for Coins.ph to release an official update.
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This is a developing story: Coins.ph Twitter Account Compromised to Promote Fake Token Launch on Pump.Fun
