![Hackers sending phishing links to verified Twitter users Hackers sending phishing links to verified Twitter users](https://varindia.com/storage/news/uploads/2018/02/6363b4754c298.jpg)
A new scam has emerged which is targeted towards the verified users on Twitter. A new phishing campaign is tricking Twitter users to enter their username, password, and phone number on an unverified site, which claims to be a Twitter help site.
The phishing email also carries a link claiming that the verification badge will cost $19.99 per month but users can bypass the monthly fee if they confirm that they are a famous or well-known person.
When the users attempt to show proof that they are “famous” by clicking on the “provide information” option, he/she will be directed to a new page where he/she will be asked to enter all the details associated with the verified Twitter account.
The best way to safeguard from such spammy links is by cross checking the source of the email. After Elon Musk took over as Twitter’s Chief, users have to pay $8 or Rs 661 per month whether they like it or not. While some users are already planning to leave the platform, the cyber criminals are looking at it as an opportunity to dupe the verified Twitter users.
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