Hackers targeted the late Matthew Perry by taking over his Twitter account in an apparent financial scam.
The Matthew Perry Foundation announced that a now-deleted post appeared on Perry's Twitter account asking fans to donate. “We have received reports that Matthew's official X page has been hacked and is directing users to a fraudulent website soliciting donations in virtual currency.” Matthew Perry Foundation he wrote on his Instagram page.
The group warned fans not to fall for scams and provided further information on the matter.
“Please do not donate to this site or share fraudulent posts on social media,” they advised.
“MatthewPerryFoundation.org is the only website associated with the Foundation and we only accept donations through this site,” they clarified.
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Their message was captioned with another warning to fans who could be exposed to hacker attacks.
“Please report fake accounts and do not submit donations through any channels other than MatthewPerryFoundation.org,” they wrote alongside the social media post.
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It was not immediately clear whether the hackers had access to any personal information related to the late actor or whether any fans were financially affected by the scam. It is also unclear how many fan accounts the hackers were able to reach before the Matthew Perry Foundation became aware of their efforts and thwarted the hacking attempt.
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The Matthew Perry Foundation was established in honor of the late “Friends” star shortly after his death on Oct. 28, 2023. (Related: 'What the heck is a bitch?!': Bret Easton Ellis' social media page posts rambling rant in apparent hijacking)
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They aim to help people suffering from addiction. Perry has spoken candidly about her struggles with addiction throughout her career in the entertainment industry, offering a candid conversation about her own struggles in the publication of her memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Scary Thing did.
