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WARNING: Fraudulent X account is attempting to use Bishop Strickland’s identity to sell crypto

By LifeSiteNews staffMarch 6, 2025 at 5:10 AM
WARNING: Fraudulent X account is attempting to use Bishop Strickland’s identity to sell crypto
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A fraudulent X account is using Bishop Joseph Strickland’s name to promote a fake cryptocurrency called ‘$CHRIST coin.’ Strickland, locked out of his account since March 3, warns he has no connection to the scam and is working to resolve the fraud.

(LifeSiteNews) — A fraudulent X account is using Bishop Joseph Strickland’s name to sell cryptocurrency.

As Deacon Keith Fournier reported on X, someone is using Strickland’s name to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency called “$CHRIST coin.”

In a message to LifeSiteNews, Strickland stressed that he is currently locked out of his X account and can, therefore, not respond to the attempted fraud himself:

Please be aware that I have been locked out of my X account since March 3, 2025. I am attempting to resolve the issue with X but in the meantime time I’ve been informed that there is a post on X claiming that I am promoting a bit coin.

It is NOT ME and I have no knowledge of this bit coin promotion. If you are on X please post this notice there also. I am seeking appropriate remedies for this situation in order to ensure that no one is defrauded. Thank You, Bishop Joseph Strickland.

U.S. & Politics
March 6, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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  • A fraudulent X account is using Bishop Joseph Strickland’s name to promote a fake cryptocurrency called ‘$CHRIST coin.’ Strickland, locked out of his account since March 3, warns he has no connection to the scam and is working to resolve the fraud.

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