ZachXBT warns viral X account posing as female Trust Wallet victim is a scam
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT flagged an X (formerly Twitter) account that claimed to be a female victim of a Trust Wallet exploit as a fraudulent actor. The account exhibited suspicious behavior: it changed its username more than 44 times, had very low original posting volume, preemptively blocked its own profile (limiting visibility), and had prior involvement in multiple meme-coin schemes. ZachXBT warned the community that the account’s narrative was likely engineered to attract attention and engagement rather than report a genuine loss. Traders and users were advised to exercise caution toward social posts claiming victimhood and to verify on-chain evidence before interacting, trusting, or sending funds. The report is intended as market information, not investment advice.
Neutral
This report flags a social-media scam rather than a systemic vulnerability in major crypto infrastructure or a large-scale exploit that could materially affect token prices. The direct market impact is limited: it may increase short-term caution among retail users and lower trust in social-driven token promotions, possibly reducing momentum for meme-coins promoted via influencer-style victim narratives. However, it does not affect core fundamentals of major tokens or networks. Similar past events (fake giveaway/victim accounts and meme-coin pump schemes) typically produce localized retail sentiment shifts and occasional short-lived volatility in small-cap tokens, but broader market movement is uncommon. Traders should be cautious about social-driven signals, verify on-chain data, and avoid responding to unverified fundraising or transfer requests. Overall, expect minimal market disruption beyond temporary skepticism toward social promotions and meme coins.