[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Giannis Andreou [@gandreou007](/creator/twitter/gandreou007) on x 22.1K followers Created: 2025-07-25 17:56:30 UTC 🚨 SCAM ALERT: CoinMarketCap “Journalist” Impersonation & Zoom Bot Hack Attempt I want to warn the crypto and web3 community about a sophisticated scam attempt targeting public figures and founders. Here’s what happened to us: Recently, a verified Twitter account claiming to be Dirk van Haaster, a journalist for CoinMarketCap, reached out for a feature interview. We scheduled a Zoom call, which was attended by Dirk and another person introducing himself as Igor Eurobinski (also claiming a CoinMarketCap affiliation). 🚩 Red Flags during the Call: - Igor, who was running the call, insisted the session must be recorded and required the use of a so-called “Zoom bot” (allegedly for company policy). - During the call, my screen went black multiple times while the bot was “active” and the mouse started moving on its own. - Suddenly, a pop-up appeared asking for the computer’s admin password, an obvious hacking attempt. - When I confronted them, turned on my camera, and asked them to show their screens, they refused, citing “company policy.” - The moment I said “I think you are trying to scam me,” the call was immediately ended by both individuals. Afterwards, we investigated further: 1) The Twitter account used is verified and claims CoinMarketCap employment. 2) There is no public record of Igor Eurobinski as a CoinMarketCap author, and Dirk’s social presence also raises red flags. DO NOT share your screen or enter any credentials for anyone who claims to be from a major crypto publication, especially if they insist on external bots or refuse transparency themselves. Please RT to protect others in the crypto/web3 space. Tagging @CoinMarketCap for visibility and action. #ScamAlert #Phishing #CryptoSecurity #Web3Safety  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [twitter](/topic/twitter) [happened](/topic/happened) [web3](/topic/web3) [hack](/topic/hack) [coinmarketcap](/topic/coinmarketcap) [giannis](/topic/giannis) [Post Link](https://x.com/gandreou007/status/1948804565593371047)
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Giannis Andreou @gandreou007 on x 22.1K followers
Created: 2025-07-25 17:56:30 UTC
🚨 SCAM ALERT: CoinMarketCap “Journalist” Impersonation & Zoom Bot Hack Attempt
I want to warn the crypto and web3 community about a sophisticated scam attempt targeting public figures and founders. Here’s what happened to us:
Recently, a verified Twitter account claiming to be Dirk van Haaster, a journalist for CoinMarketCap, reached out for a feature interview. We scheduled a Zoom call, which was attended by Dirk and another person introducing himself as Igor Eurobinski (also claiming a CoinMarketCap affiliation).
đźš© Red Flags during the Call:
Igor, who was running the call, insisted the session must be recorded and required the use of a so-called “Zoom bot” (allegedly for company policy).
During the call, my screen went black multiple times while the bot was “active” and the mouse started moving on its own.
Suddenly, a pop-up appeared asking for the computer’s admin password, an obvious hacking attempt.
When I confronted them, turned on my camera, and asked them to show their screens, they refused, citing “company policy.”
The moment I said “I think you are trying to scam me,” the call was immediately ended by both individuals.
Afterwards, we investigated further:
The Twitter account used is verified and claims CoinMarketCap employment.
There is no public record of Igor Eurobinski as a CoinMarketCap author, and Dirk’s social presence also raises red flags.
DO NOT share your screen or enter any credentials for anyone who claims to be from a major crypto publication, especially if they insist on external bots or refuse transparency themselves.
Please RT to protect others in the crypto/web3 space. Tagging @CoinMarketCap for visibility and action.
#ScamAlert #Phishing #CryptoSecurity #Web3Safety
XXX engagements
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