{"id":11333,"date":"2023-08-27T14:37:15","date_gmt":"2023-08-27T12:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/costops.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/27\/consumers-complaining-on-x-targeted-by-scammers-after-verification-changes\/"},"modified":"2023-08-27T14:37:15","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T12:37:15","slug":"consumers-complaining-on-x-targeted-by-scammers-after-verification-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/costops.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/27\/consumers-complaining-on-x-targeted-by-scammers-after-verification-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"Consumers complaining on X targeted by scammers after verification changes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fraudsters using fake handles displaying paid-for blue checkmark icon to carry out phishing scams<\/p>\n

Consumers who complain of poor customer service on X are being targeted by scammers after the social media platform formerly known as Twitter<\/a> changed its account verification process.<\/p>\n

Bank customers and airline passengers are among those at risk of phishing scams when they complain to companies via X. Fraudsters, masquerading as customer service agents, respond under fake X handles, and trick victims into disclosing their bank details to get a promised refund.<\/p>\n

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\nFraudsters using fake handles displaying paid-for blue checkmark icon to carry out phishing scams
\nConsumers who complain of poor customer service on X are being targeted by scammers after the social media platform formerly known as Twitter changed its account verification process.
\nBank customers and airline passengers are among those at risk of phishing scams when they complain to companies via X. Fraudsters, masquerading as customer service agents, respond under fake X handles, and trick victims into disclosing their bank details to get a promised refund. Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fraudsters using fake handles displaying paid-for blue checkmark icon to carry out phishing scams Consumers who complain of poor customer service on X are being targeted by scammers after the social media platform formerly known as Twitter changed its account verification process. Bank customers and airline passengers are among those at risk of phishing scams …<\/p>\n

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