Johnogroat-Journal Maree Todd's Social Media Account Hacked in Crypto Scam
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Maree Todd, a Scottish Government minister, reported that her social media account was hacked by crypto scammers who falsely claimed she had earned £240,000 through cryptocurrency trading. The incident highlights a growing trend of 'get-rich-quick' scams targeting high-profile individuals, prompting Todd to alert Police Scotland for investigation.
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2026-03-06
Maree Todd's social media account was hijacked.
2026-03-06
Fraudulent post claiming £240,000 earnings appeared.
2026-03-07
Article published detailing the hack.
2026-03-09
Todd alerted Police Scotland about the incident.
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