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World's Oldest Tortoise, Jonathan, Targeted in Crypto Death Scam
Primul articol: 2 apr. 2026, 09:38
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Jonathan, a Seychelles tortoise believed to be around 192 years old and residing on the island of St Helena, has been caught up in a bizarre cryptocurrency scam. Scammers are using Jonathan's image and fabricated stories about his death to lure unsuspecting investors into fraudulent crypto schemes. This incident highlights the increasing prevalence of crypto scams targeting vulnerable individuals and even exploiting beloved animals for financial gain.Articole despre acest subiect
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World’s oldest tortoise caught in viral crypto death scam
Fake X account posing as his vet sparked global false reports of Jonathan’s death while soliciting crypto donationsAt 194 years old, Jonathan, the giant tortoise, was a youngster when Queen Victoria ascended to the throne – and has now lived long enough to fall victim to a crypto scam.News outlets including the BBC, Daily Mail and USA Today falsely reported his death after an X account posing as Jonathan’s vet broke the news. Continue reading...
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