On September 19, blockchain security firm PeckShield issued a warning via X (formerly Twitter), revealing that scammers had hijacked Decentraland’s official X account.
The attackers wasted no time, circulating a fake MANA token airdrop link, cleverly disguised to trick the VR platform’s followers.
The phishing link lures users to a fraudulent site where they’re instructed to “claim” their token airdrop by connecting their wallets. But once they do, their funds are swiftly compromised, and instead of tokens, they’re left with empty wallets.
PeckShield jumped into action, urging the community to stay clear of Decentraland’s X account for now—don’t click on any links, don’t interact with scam-related content, and definitely don’t connect any wallets.
The firm emphasized that users should wait for an official statement from Decentraland, confirming that their account security is back in place.
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As per the latest crypto news, this breach is part of an unsettling trend. Just a day before, on September 18, multiple high-profile social media accounts fell victim to crypto hackers in a similar attack. These hacks are becoming all too common, exploiting trust and urgency to pull off their scams.
The takeover of Decentraland’s account unfolded in the early hours of September 19, at 01:50 am UTC, when the scammers posted about a fake MANA airdrop allocation. To make their ruse more convincing, they pinned the post and even added a comment claiming that replies were turned off to avoid “malicious links”—ironically, a trick used to mask their own fraud.
The last legitimate post from Decentraland appeared around 10:00 pm UTC on September 18, spotlighting fashion choices from within the VR platform’s community. Since then, it’s been radio silence from the real team, as their account remains under siege.
Until Decentraland regains control, users are being urged to stay vigilant and not fall prey to these increasingly sophisticated crypto scams.
