- Posted on Instagram on Wednesday
- Involved Maroons star Lindsay Collins
- Many footy fans were bemused
Queensland Origin star Lindsay Collins was the victim of a bizarre Instagram hack just hours before kick-off at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Wednesday.
Footy fans didn’t know what to think when the 29-year-old – who rarely posts on social media – was the new owner of a luxury Mercedes thanks to Bitcoin.
‘Today marks a new milestone in my life. I purchased a new Mercedes!,’ the post read.
‘All the work, decisions, and time spent to make it up to this moment has all been worth it. It still doesn’t feel real, but it definitely is.
‘Basically, bitcoin mining is real life changing opportunity for evervone (sic) so advise not to miss out.
A big thanks to my coach Shannon Alexis who made this day perfect. ‘Excited to finally be ZERO emissions.’
Queensland Origin star Lindsay Collins was the victim of a bizarre Instagram hack just hours before kick-off at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Wednesday
Footy fans didn’t know what to think when the 29-year-old – who rarely posts on social media – was seemingly on cloud nine and the new owner of a luxury Mercedes thanks to Bitcoin
It is said to be a common tactic from scammers, who promote scam cryptocurrency in a bid to infiltrate more users on social media
It comes after the Roosters enforcer recently revealed he spends $1000 every week on groceries.
Ahead of his 13th Origin cap, Collins said the strict diet is key to him staying at the top of his game.
The 106kg prop loads up on grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, organic eggs and fresh produce from his local farmer’s market.
It’s all part of a 6000-calorie-a-day routine designed to keep him primed for battle.
‘I’m also trying to fuel my family with the right stuff,’ Collins said.
His wife Kaylah caused a stir earlier this year by sharing their shopping habits online during Australia’s cost-of-living crisis.
The couple, based in Bondi, have an 11-month-old daughter, Georgia.
Breakfast consists of half a kilo of grass-fed beef mince, six eggs and an avocado.
Morning tea is yoghurt, banana and honey. Lunch is typically meat, rice and veg, while dinner is more beef or steak with rice and greens.
