Fake accounts spread war panic posts to gain millions of views, then push crypto scams. ZachXBT reports six-figure profits from network.
Fake social media accounts are using exaggerated war and political posts to attract millions of views.
Once attention peaks, the same accounts promote crypto scams and fake giveaways.
Onchain investigator ZachXBT reports the network generated six-figure profits, showing how quickly coordinated online deception can reach users today.
AI-Driven Fake Accounts Build Trust Through War Panic Posts
A network of more than 10 social media accounts used false or exaggerated war posts to attract attention online. ZachXBT, an onchain investigator, said the accounts then promoted crypto scams.
The accounts reportedly purchased followers before posting content. This gave them immediate credibility and reach.
ZachXBT explained, “The network copied the style of prominent online figures using AI to mimic voices.”
1/ I uncovered a coordinated network of 10+ accounts manufacturing viral panic about war and politics to drive traffic to crypto scams.
Strategy:
>Purchase accounts with followers
>Doompost multiple times per day
>Repost content from alt accounts
>Promote fake giveaway or scam… pic.twitter.com/uMjCSQUzwp— ZachXBT (@zachxbt) March 23, 2026
The operation focused on posts about war and politics. These posts generated millions of views, which the accounts later converted into financial schemes.
AI Imitation and Engagement Strategy
ZachXBT said the accounts used artificial intelligence to imitate well-known online personalities.
This helped gain trust quickly. They posted repeated “doomposts” about political or military events.
Once engagement peaked, the network pivoted to promote fake crypto giveaways and pump-and-dump tokens.
ZachXBT cited an example from February 22 involving a token called Oramama. The scam followed the initial engagement surge.
The approach did not rely on advanced programming or malware. Instead, it leveraged social momentum.
Large accounts often unknowingly amplified the posts. This increased the reach of the scams across multiple timelines.
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Platform Measures and Profits
Even with new anti-bot measures, the network continued to operate successfully.
Nikita Bier, X’s product chief, recently announced stronger tools to detect bots and flag AI-generated content.
ZachXBT said the network generated six-figure profits from these campaigns. He also warned that the same accounts may plan new campaigns using similar methods across online communities.
The investigation emphasizes the speed at which coordinated fake accounts can exploit platform weaknesses.
Users are advised to check account histories before sharing posts. ZachXBT added, “Manipulation like this should lead to bans and legal action, and users must remain cautious.”
