Fake Shiloh Hendrix Account Brags on Video After Taking MAGA Donations
A fake X account claiming to be Shiloh Hendrix pulled in attention fast on Friday. Then it allegedly pulled in money, too.
The account presented itself as Hendrix and teased that “she” would speak out after the recent disorderly conduct verdict against her. It gained thousands of followers in a short time by posting about the case and making comments about what it described as double standards against white people.
Then came the payment links.
The account pointed users to Venmo and PayPal, saying the money would help with personal plans, including setting up a podcast. The profile was later removed, but not before users say donations had already been sent.
One post from the account said: “I refuse to use anything raised for me on givesendgo to assist me outside of my legal battle. That fight is FAR from over. I have my link pinned to the top of my account. That’s the best way to help me fight the system. However for me & my family personally, I’d like to do…”
https://x.com/ShiHendrixxx/status/2081039317686714611?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
By Saturday afternoon, the story took a turn. A man appeared in a video and claimed responsibility for the fake account. He laughed and bragged for an extended period about fooling MAGA supporters, according to clips circulating on X.
In the video, the man reportedly said the money was used for personal expenses, including rent, food, and a gym membership. The clip quickly spread, with users accusing him of admitting to fraud in front of a very large audience.
https://x.com/ImMeme0/status/2081093969841103196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
The same person was also linked by users to an X account called “Monzure.” That account posted Saturday: “MAGA, HOW DID IT FEEL TO GET PLAYED BY A BLACK MAN ????”
https://x.com/jaygotbandzhoe/status/2081094043354751157?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Fake accounts are nothing new on X. They pop up all the time. But this situation is different because the account allegedly asked for money while pretending to be a real person tied to a high-profile political controversy.
That is where the legal questions begin.
Several users claimed the man may have opened himself up to wire fraud allegations by using online payment services while allegedly misrepresenting who he was. Wire fraud is a serious federal offense and can carry major prison time if prosecutors bring charges and secure a conviction.
One user tagged the FBI and wrote: “This man has committed actual criminal wire fraud and he should be arrested immediately.”
https://x.com/mattvanswol/status/2081102066471063827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Another user argued that posting a PayPal link while pretending to be Hendrix crossed the line from trolling into a possible felony.
https://x.com/AngryFatYtGuy/status/2081114417647796679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Other posts were even more blunt, warning that the behavior could carry a sentence of “up to twenty years in prison” under federal law.
https://x.com/TrvthfvlTreason/status/2081083880182804548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://x.com/chaotichermes/status/2081092426714804625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Some users said they had already reported the man they believe was behind the account to police and the FBI. The individual’s identity has not been independently confirmed.
Attorney Marc Randazza weighed in and told people who sent money through Venmo to dispute the charge. He also said people who used a credit card may be able to start a chargeback.
Randazza wrote: “If you were fool enough to venmo: dispute the charge on your app, or you can call Venmo Support directly at 1-855-812-4430. Forward screenshots to [email protected]
If you used your credit card, you can initiate a chargeback.
This clown is gonna get screwed hard.”
https://x.com/marcorandazza/status/2081093890526904644?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
For now, the biggest issue is whether law enforcement gets involved. The video may have been intended as gloating. But if money changed hands through interstate digital payment platforms under a fake identity, the joke could get very expensive very fast.