Matthew Perry’s X Account Hacked By Crypto Scammers, Soliciting Donations

Mathew Perry‘s X account was hacked by scammers making an attempt to drag off a sneaky crypto donation scheme by means of a fraudulent web site … this in response to his basis.

A hyperlink that was not too long ago marketed as directing would-be donors to make a contribution to the late actor’s basis really led them to a copycat website — however The Matthew Perry Basis has wasted no time calling out the rip-off as completely bogus, whereas gaining management of his socials once more.

They wrote on IG Monday … “We have received reports that Matthew’s official X page has been hacked and is directing users to a fraudulent site soliciting donations via cryptocurrency” … happening to induce folks to not fall for the lure by sharing the faux social media put up.

In addition they clarified that MatthewPerryFoundation.org was the one reputable website related to the inspiration — and that any others ought to NOT be trusted or donated to.

As for the scammers behind the fraudulent put up, their id stays a thriller for now … and it is also not recognized at this level how many individuals may’ve donated by means of the bunk hyperlink and the way a lot they may’ve misplaced. The put up in query has been taken down from X.

The Matthew Perry Basis was arrange in MP’s identify to provide support to those battling addiction, a trigger that was near the late actor’s coronary heart.

He bravely shared his own struggles with alcohol and opioid dependancy, even candidly documenting his personal sobriety journey in his 2022 memoir, “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing.”

TMZ broke the story … “Friends” star Perry died last October after his assistant discovered his physique floating in a sizzling tub at his L.A. space residence.