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Verified social media badges do not guarantee safety from online scams
A hijacked Microsoft X account promoted a cryptocurrency pump-and-dump scheme to over 13 million followers despite having a verification badge.
The takeover of the official Microsoft account exposed millions of users to a fraudulent crypto campaign. This incident highlights how verified badges and familiar logos can still be used by scammers to deceive people online.
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