Two more verified Twitter accounts have been found, using them to promote fake giveaway websites. ...
Seems like these kind of accounts are bought right? And just to have these accounts to act to some frauds after a long time is quite an obvious thing. Though I wonder what theybget from this kind of spam they're making on Twitter? 🤔 
Topic: Verified Twitter account is being used to promote fake giveaway! (Read 430 times)
January 15, 2021, 04:26:18 PM
It is the reason why I am very cautious participating in free airdrops and giveaways in Twitter, even they have a verified badge because scammers always take advantage on non-techie people that they are not aware of this kind of illegal schemes. I also think it is not only happening on twitter that it usually happens all over the surface web.
January 15, 2021, 02:53:31 PM
Two more verified Twitter accounts have been found, using them to promote fake giveaway websites. Since these accounts are also verified and these accounts are being used in such a way that their activities can not be easily caught by newbie.
Profile: https://twitter.com/krisburton10
Profile: https://twitter.com/AEGEE_Europe
Profile: https://twitter.com/krisburton10
Profile: https://twitter.com/AEGEE_Europe
January 15, 2021, 07:51:57 AM
If only they cared about their security as much as political nonsense...
As far as I know these could be previously verified accounts that was sold by the owner to a third person or maybe they were just hacked and the real owner of these accounts now having a hard time recovering their accounts specially knowing how slow twitter is in the support department and issues regarding accounts, but I know for a fact that they do not pass anyone as verified account that easily.
If that is the case here they really should be adding some extra layer of security to make sure verified accounts are not being used by anyone other than the real owner which did the initial verification as I really don't think so they have such a thing implemented now since they still lack proper security measurements even after that last embarrassing hacking incident a few months ago that included almost all known verified accounts.
As far as I know these could be previously verified accounts that was sold by the owner to a third person or maybe they were just hacked and the real owner of these accounts now having a hard time recovering their accounts specially knowing how slow twitter is in the support department and issues regarding accounts, but I know for a fact that they do not pass anyone as verified account that easily.
If that is the case here they really should be adding some extra layer of security to make sure verified accounts are not being used by anyone other than the real owner which did the initial verification as I really don't think so they have such a thing implemented now since they still lack proper security measurements even after that last embarrassing hacking incident a few months ago that included almost all known verified accounts.
January 15, 2021, 02:53:57 AM
So here is the confirmation news, Verified Twitter accounts hacked in $580k ‘Elon Musk’ crypto scam.
Using the old tactic of using Elon Musk face to promote their scams.
Using the old tactic of using Elon Musk face to promote their scams.
January 08, 2021, 02:18:34 PM
Another verified account is being used to promote fake giveaway. The group that is promoting these fake giveaways may have a lot of such verified accounts. Because they are using one account after another to promote fake giveaways in a big way.
Profile: https://twitter.com/CamillaKerslake
Profile: https://twitter.com/CamillaKerslake
January 07, 2021, 02:26:49 PM
It's always been like that, and it'll be like that in the future. Whether it's a letter from a Nigerian prince or a 'verified' twitter account, the modus operandi of scammers is always the same.
A promise of a huge 'reward' for a relatively small 'investment.' Well, rinse and repeat. And there will always be gullible and greedy people who fall for deception.
A promise of a huge 'reward' for a relatively small 'investment.' Well, rinse and repeat. And there will always be gullible and greedy people who fall for deception.
Yeah. These activities of such people will never be completely stopped, because it is almost impossible to eradicate them. These scammers will give up when people no longer fall into such traps. They can now handle these scams because they are getting victims every day.
So everyone should be warned not to fall prey to such scams.
January 06, 2021, 06:22:20 PM
It's always been like that, and it'll be like that in the future. Whether it's a letter from a Nigerian prince or a 'verified' twitter account, the modus operandi of scammers is always the same.
A promise of a huge 'reward' for a relatively small 'investment.' Well, rinse and repeat. And there will always be gullible and greedy people who fall for deception.
A promise of a huge 'reward' for a relatively small 'investment.' Well, rinse and repeat. And there will always be gullible and greedy people who fall for deception.
January 06, 2021, 02:54:44 PM
They used verified twitter accounts so that newbies can easily believe whatever they say, it's an old trick that still works because we have millions of crypto newbies that head to twitter to vital information without knowing that they aren't legit info but a format to rob them
Since scammers are now using every way to scam, now everyone should be a little extra careful. And they have been using verified accounts for the purpose of scamming newbies, trying to mislead them. The number of new investors in the bull market increases tremendously, causing scammers to scam new investors by sharing misinformation and tempting offers.
January 05, 2021, 12:36:32 PM
Getting verified were pretty easier last year before Twitter put it on hold for sometime to work on their authentication, i almost got verified last year becuse of my number of active followers i applied for it and the process was as easy as ABC I was at the final stage before Jack put it on hold due to high demand. There are other few sources were people paying to get verified tick
January 05, 2021, 11:35:07 AM
The hacking of popular users and using it to promote fake giveaways like Elon's also did promote cryptocurrency but its the scam that made it ugly.
Using these not so popular users can still entice newbies for this kind of strategy. Users think that it's okay to promote and wait for the pay but it's just not making it healthy as you are also helping them scam. I just hope they read the comments before getting involved in the giveaway promotion. When someone says " its a scam" in the comment section, they should also investigate.
January 05, 2021, 11:09:06 AM
I usually found these hacked verified accounts on some of elon tweets. I suggest to anyone that report those sus verified twitter accounts promoting scam giveaways so that twitter will work on that immediately. On the other hand, don't get fooled any crypto giveaways that double or triple your deposited crypto coz its 100% scam.
If they ask you to send money first before you get your reward then that's an obvious 100% scam.
No one will send his money to other person that easy because trust issues in an investments or transactions are really necessary.
Also, it is much better to earn money by the use of hardwork than wasting your time searching for an instant money.
January 05, 2021, 07:06:16 AM
It's either Elon's twitter account has been hacked again or another edited image circulating around social media.
Its edited ,I saw that in Facebook and I check elon's twitter the same day and no mention of that fake giveaway.they use that edited tweet to promote in other hacked twitter account and saying they receive it. so other people that following those hacked account will believe that its real giveaway which in reality its not and only want to stole other peoples bitcoins. BTW elons tweet edited the same day he mention doge on his tweet.
[1] Have you ever heard of FAKE Elon Musk giveaways? Here is one...
Nonetheless, those scammers won't stop portraying prominent figures and personalities. Thus, we should be vigilant in participating in any giveaway, especially on Twitter and Instagram which has been a place for a scammer to conduct their awful activities. We should be aware that those verified accounts could possibly be hijacked from a verified user, so stay informed with their different scheme.
January 05, 2021, 07:05:18 AM
So this is another Twitter hack like last year, huh? Back then, celebrities were promoting some sort of fake giveaway or bitcoin doubler, as well.
Yeah, you've also seen those scamming news before regarding famous celebrities' twitter account getting hacked.
They really promote fake giveaways and fraud to help themselves earn money by fooling investors.
Verified twitter account and popular personalities are really effective to bait people especially if they are not knowledgeable about these scams. We are glad that we have this kind of community or forum so that we can some how learn the do's and dont's in a cryptocurrency investment. Investors, please be aware about the platforms that you are accessing in the internet.
January 05, 2021, 02:55:13 AM
They used verified twitter accounts so that newbies can easily believe whatever they say, it's an old trick that still works because we have millions of crypto newbies that head to twitter to vital information without knowing that they aren't legit info but a format to rob them
January 05, 2021, 02:32:08 AM
How did the 2nd account even become verified at 400+ followers? 
I didn't know it's possible to get the blue tick with that kind of account, But it's probably a hacked account, or it's either they just don't know what they are sharing or they might be part of the scam.
We don't know how Twitter verify or check each account if it is a legitimate account, the 1st account seems to have a large audience but the 2nd one doesn't. But I guess it is still social media so they could share whatever they want.
I didn't know it's possible to get the blue tick with that kind of account, But it's probably a hacked account, or it's either they just don't know what they are sharing or they might be part of the scam.
We don't know how Twitter verify or check each account if it is a legitimate account, the 1st account seems to have a large audience but the 2nd one doesn't. But I guess it is still social media so they could share whatever they want.
January 05, 2021, 02:13:08 AM
Those are probably hack accounts, or probably criminals bought them underground to look like their scam is legit. Not the first time that I have seen a verified twitter promoting fake giveaways. I can't remember, but I came across someone, and then later she confirmed that her account was hacked. So moral lesson is that we should be very careful of this well known social media platforms as they are haven for scammers are well.
January 05, 2021, 01:57:13 AM
Surprisingly though, there are still few crypto giveaways in Twitter and they are giving away free fidget spinner shitcoins LOL! Nonetheless, always proceed with caution before engaging into these types of airdrop/giveaways or perhaps, as much as possible avoid such offers.
*Note: Screenshot taken from my friend who is new to crypto space*
*Note: Screenshot taken from my friend who is new to crypto space*
January 05, 2021, 01:42:00 AM
This have been around for many years now, twitter is the place you don't want to be for anything crypto related because you will be fooled or you will be forced to do something you never had in mind to do, there are too many confusions on Twitter, it's also well known for fake tokens
January 05, 2021, 01:03:29 AM
I won't lie I was once driven by people's idea of money making in crypto space, whenever someone said a project is good I always look into it but now I see it's a complete waste of time, the truth about twitter is 90% of crypto things on Twitter are lies, probably based on fake hypes, those accounts are hacked
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