Metallica Warns Fans Of Cryptocurrency Scam Using The Band's Name

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: James Hetfield of Metallica performs onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

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Metallica is warning their fans about some cryptocurrency scams using the band's name. They sprung up right after Metallica announced their new studio album and the world tour. A 51-year-old man from Manhattan was scammed into transferring over $25,000 in Bitcoin to an unknown suspect by a fake Metallica YouTube channel. The scam promises to double peoples' Bitcoin investments "to celebrate the new album and tour." So beware the scammers, Metallica fans! Read the full story HERE

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