Catenaa, Saturday, September 27, 2025- Social media platform X announced legal action last week against banned accounts, including crypto scammers, that allegedly bribed employees to regain access to the site.
The company said the bribery network is tied to larger criminal organizations.
X, formerly known as Twitter, said suspended accounts paid middlemen to attempt to reinstate their profiles, with some linked to online scams across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Minecraft, and Roblox.
The platform confirmed it is collaborating with law enforcement to address the scheme.
Authorities have warned of “The Com,” a growing online threat group primarily composed of minors, that employs sophisticated methods to conceal identities, launder funds, and commit cyber crimes.
The FBI in July highlighted the network’s evolution over the past four years and its increasing complexity.
X has previously faced crypto-related scams targeting high-profile users. In 2020, hackers compromised accounts including former President Donald Trump, Apple, and Uber to push Bitcoin scams.
Last year, hackers promoted a Solana-based meme token, affecting accounts such as Lenovo India, film director Oliver Stone, and soccer star Neymar Jr.
The company emphasized that it is taking strong measures against bribery and fraud attempts, signaling zero tolerance for manipulation or exploitation of its platform. X’s legal and security actions aim to safeguard users and prevent criminal networks from leveraging social media for illicit financial activity.
