AEW Champion MJF’s X Account Hacked to Promote $800 WhatsApp Investment Scam

The verified X account of AEW World Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) was compromised and used to promote a WhatsApp-based investment scam before the posts were removed, according to screenshots circulated by users.

The attacker published multiple tweets advertising what was presented as a trading opportunity, claiming that an upfront investment of $800 could generate substantial returns. Followers were instructed to contact a WhatsApp number associated with an individual identified as “Vicky.” The posts included a fabricated message screenshot suggesting that funds had already been successfully transferred and profits received.

The content and formatting of the messages mirrored common fake trading and money-flip schemes, where victims are encouraged to move conversations off public platforms and into private messaging apps. The scam messaging relied on urgency, personal endorsement, and low initial entry amounts to prompt fast responses.

Beyond public tweets, the compromised account was also used to send private messages to followers requesting money while impersonating MJF. Several users reported receiving direct outreach from the account during the period it was under unauthorized control.

After regaining access, MJF confirmed the breach and stated that the investment posts and money requests did not originate from him. The fraudulent tweets were subsequently deleted.

While no confirmed victim losses have been publicly disclosed, the structure of the scam indicates an attempt to collect direct payments rather than route funds through a legitimate trading platform. The use of WhatsApp, fabricated proof of payment, and impersonation of a verified public figure suggests the operation was designed for rapid fund extraction within a short exposure window.

The incident shows how compromised social media accounts can be immediately repurposed to distribute investment fraud at scale, particularly when attackers gain access to accounts with large followings and established credibility.