Verified users beware! Scammers are exploiting Twitter turmoil caused by Elon Musk’s takeover

The world's richest man's plans for the news junkie's favourite social network inevitably get a great deal of attention. Not everyone will be aware of the details of what Elon Musk might be planning for Twitter, but they will certainly be aware that it's a hot topic.

And so if a Twitter user receives a message claiming to be about their verified account, they may very well believe it... and that makes them more susceptible to falling into a trap. …

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