According to @boldleonidas, X is seeing a fresh wave of fake PnL screenshots used as engagement bait, echoing the BOME (BOME) hype era and posing traps for momentum and copy traders. Source: @boldleonidas on X, 21 Sep 2025. Regulators have repeatedly warned that social media testimonials and profit screenshots are easily fabricated and should not guide investment decisions, underscoring the need to ignore unverifiable PnL claims. Source: U.S. SEC Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Investor Alert on Social Media and Investment Fraud; U.S. CFTC Customer Advisory on Digital Assets. Trading takeaway: require verifiable evidence (exchange order history or on-chain fills) before acting on PnL posts and avoid FOMO-driven memecoin entries without independent checks on liquidity and slippage. Source: U.S. CFTC Customer Advisory urging independent verification and caution around digital asset promotions.

According to @zachxbt, the crypto influencer known as 'Crypto Beast' has returned to social media following a temporary account deactivation. The influencer is allegedly using small giveaways as 'engagement bait' to attract new followers. @zachxbt warns traders that he expects 'Crypto Beast' to conduct similar pump and dump schemes in the future, presenting a potential risk for investors who follow his activities.