X combats crypto scammer bribery ring linked to The Com
X (formerly Twitter) uncovered a bribery scheme where suspended crypto scammers attempted to bribe X employees to regain access to their accounts. This network is linked to “The Com,” an international cybercrime organization known for crypto theft, violence incitement, and data breaches. The Com, described by the FBI as a group primarily of English-speaking minors, has diverse motivations ranging from financial gain to ideology. X is fully cooperating with law enforcement and pursuing legal action against the perpetrators. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of crypto scams and hacks; PeckShield reported $163 million in digital asset losses in August 2025 alone, a 15% increase from July. The scale of the losses underscores the significant threat posed by such criminal activities, impacting various platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Minecraft, and Roblox. X’s actions demonstrate a commitment to platform integrity and underscore the complexities of combating sophisticated international cybercrime.
The investigation reveals how scammers exploited vulnerabilities in crypto monetary systems to facilitate large-scale bribery schemes across multiple platforms.
(Source: https://bitcoinist.com/crypto-scammer-target-x-employee-to-recover-account/)
The incident highlights ongoing security challenges that major social media platforms face when protecting crypto monetary systems from fraudulent activities.
This incident highlights ongoing security challenges facing crypto monetary systems as platforms work to prevent fraudulent activities and protect users.
