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Moroccan Government Warns of Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Account on X
On March 5th, Morocco’s Head of Government warned about a fraudulent account on X (formerly Twitter) impersonating Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch to promote a fake cryptocurrency. Key points include:
- The account advertised non-existent digital currency, prompting an official alert from the government.
- The legitimate account for updates is @ChefGov_ma.
- This warning followed a separate incident where Bank Al-Maghrib reported scammers using AI to impersonate the bank and its Governor.
Global Impersonation Scams
Impersonation scams are rising globally. A recent case in Hong Kong involved an account pretending to be Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, claiming the government was launching a "National Hong Kong Coin" on the Solana blockchain. The scam included:
- A misleading launch time of 02:00 PM Hong Kong Time (6:00 PM UTC).
- Authorities issued public alerts to clarify the situation and protect citizens from fraud.
Both Moroccan and Hong Kong officials emphasize the importance of relying on official channels for accurate information.
Authors credited by the source: Hamza Tariq
Published by Holder based on an external source.
