{"id":10786,"date":"2025-01-31T19:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T19:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=10786"},"modified":"2025-01-31T19:47:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T19:47:00","slug":"dana-white-fuming-as-ufc-crypto-scam-rocks-ufc-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=10786","title":{"rendered":"Dana White Fuming as UFC Crypto Scam Rocks UFC Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We just witnessed a UFC crypto scam. This week, the UFC\u2019s official Instagram account was the target of a bizarre and concerning hacking incident.<\/p>\n

Late Wednesday evening, the account displayed what appeared to be a promotional post announcing the launch of a UFC-branded cryptocurrency that ended up being a rug pull<\/a>. Fans are pissed.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah this is a total shit coin but how am I supposed to see the 90% in ONE MINUTE coming?\u201d one investor commented on X<\/a>. \u201cThe coin was actually getting ready to moon and be a f*cking legitimate UFC coin.\u201d<\/p>\n

UFC Crypto Scam Is An Elaborate Rugpull After UFC Instagram Hack<\/h2>\n
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The fake post featured the UFC logo and a crypto wallet address alongside a caption touting the supposed debut of a new digital coin. It read, \u201cUFC fans have been waiting, and the moment is here. Get ready to own the legacy. Precision. Strength. All in one coin. #UFC #UnleashTheFight.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adding to the confusion, the account\u2019s Instagram Stories included a link directing users to a website where the fraudulent cryptocurrency could allegedly be purchased.<\/p>\n

RIP if the UFC ever wanted to launch an official coin. Not cool.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe post did not come from the UFC,\u201d an official clarified, confirming that swift action was taken to regain access to the account.<\/p>\n

Despite their quick work, some fans reported that the post remained live for over an hour before being removed.<\/p>\n

UFC Crypto Scam: Emergency Crisis Management at UFC Instagram<\/h2>\n

Fraud hit Americans hard in 2023, racking up over $5.6 billion in crypto losses<\/a>\u2014a brutal testament to the scale of these operations.<\/p>\n

Like the UFC, big names draw scammers like moths to a flame. With millions of followers assuming authenticity from a simple logo, these accounts become gold mines for impostors.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are strengthening the security features on our accounts to prevent incidents like this in the future,\u201d a UFC spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

To prevent future mishaps, the UFC urges fans to verify promotions through official channels and avoid anything sketchy online.<\/p>\n

A Lesson for the Digital Era: Don\u2019t Trust Everything You See<\/h2>\n

What happened to the UFC isn\u2019t just a fluke. It\u2019s yet another warning flag for the sprawling darkness of the online world.<\/p>\n

Scammers won\u2019t back off anytime soon, so staying alert is your best defense.<\/p>\n

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We just witnessed a UFC crypto scam. This week, the UFC\u2019s official Instagram account was the target of a bizarre and concerning hacking incident. Late Wednesday evening, the account displayed what appeared to be a promotional post announcing the launch of a UFC-branded cryptocurrency that ended up being a rug pull. Fans are pissed. \u201cYeah […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-10786","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10786","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10786"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10786\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10786"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10786"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10786"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}