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World’s oldest tortoise caught in viral crypto death scam
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World’s oldest tortoise caught in viral crypto death scam

April 2, 2026
Animals | The Guardian
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Fake X account posing as his vet sparked global false reports of Jonathan’s death while soliciting crypto donationsAt 194 years old, Jonathan, the giant tortoise, was a youngster when Queen Victoria ascended to the throne – and has now lived long enough to fall victim to a crypto scam.News outlets including the BBC, Daily Mail and USA Today falsely reported his death after an X account posing as Jonathan’s vet broke the news.

World’s oldest tortoise caught in viral crypto death scam

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Animals | The Guardian
Animals | The Guardian

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