Update: As of 12:33 pm: Committed messages on the Coins X account are deleted.
The official Twitter account of locally licensed crypto exchange Coins.ph was compromised on December 2, posting a fake announcement about a new token, $COINSPH, supposedly launched on the Solana blockchain.
Details:
- The tweets claimed that $COINSPH is an “ETF-like token” designed to track crypto market sentiment.
- A contract address was shared, along with promotional language describing the token as a “crypto trend compass.”
- The hackers also emphasized Solana’s low fees and speed, stating that blockchain is “the perfect home” for the project.
- The posts urged users to “buy $COINSPH now” and become “early supporters,” indicating a phishing scam.
Messages posted on X do not appear on the Coins.ph Facebook account or other channels.
Users are advised:
- Avoid interacting with the shared contract address.
- Refrain from purchasing or promoting $COINSPH.
- Wait for Coins.ph to release an official update.
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This is a developing story: Coins.ph Twitter Account Compromised to Promote Launch of Fake Tokens on Pump.Fun
