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'Breaking Bad' Actor Says X Account Hacked for Crypto Scam

Dean Norris, known for his role in Breaking Bad, fell victim to a Twitter hack promoting a fake memecoin, causing a $7 million market cap surge followed by a 90% crash. This incident highlights the challenge of distinguishing genuine celebrity crypto endorsements from scams.

Dean Norris, known for his role in Breaking Bad, fell victim to a Twitter hack promoting a fake memecoin, causing a $7 million market cap surge followed by a 90% crash. This incident highlights the challenge of distinguishing genuine celebrity crypto endorsements from scams.

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