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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Anna Tims

Blue-tick scammers target consumers who complain on X

Logo of X on a phone
X (formerly known as Twitter) changed its account verification process to allow the blue checkmark icon to be bought for a monthly fee. Photograph: Sheldon Cooper/SOPA/Shutterstock

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 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.

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