Iconic heavy metal band Metallica is urging fans to Seek & Destroy any cryptocurrency scam websites or YouTube channels as they prepare to launch their new album and tour in the US.
This came after Riley County police in Kansas said they investigating a Bitcoin scam that resulted in a man losing $25,000 (AED 91,812). The 51-year-old man was listed as the victim when he reported he was scammed by a fake Metallica YouTube channel into transferring approximately $25,500 of Bitcoin to an unknown person.
The legendary metal band is behind such Billboard hist as ‘Enter Sandman’, ‘Seek & Destroy’, ‘I Disappear’ and ‘The Unforgiven’, has warned fans against crypto giveaway scams as their new album ‘72 Seasons’, released on Thursday, became an instant hit and their single ‘Lux Æterna’ made its debut at No.1 on the Billboard Singles Chart.
After the band announced ‘72 Seasons’ several fake Metallica YouTube channels began promoting the upcoming album/tour cycle via a livestream.
Following the police investigation, Metallica posted on their Twitter and Instagram sites: “In the wake of last week’s exciting news of our new song, new album, and new tour, unfortunately the ugly side of social media made an appearance.
“Many of you have let us know about YouTube channels and live streams, as well as websites, claiming to offer Metallica Crypto giveaways in conjunction with last week’s announcement.
“Let’s be as clear as possible. These are scams. They’re being streamed on fake YouTube channels posing to be ours and all pointing to websites that we do not run.
“Please remember – all our official social media channels are verified. Always look for official verification before believing something wild and crazy to be true. We thank all of you who have been vigilant in reporting these live streams to YouTube and to us… please don’t let up!”
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