Wednesday, 22 July, 2026
The DM Trap: How Fraudsters Are Hijacking X Accounts via 'Vote for Me' Requests
By TechShots Studio
Fraudsters are weaponizing trust on X by sending direct messages from previously hacked accounts, asking followers to click a link and "vote" for them in a contest or influencer program. The link leads to a convincing phishing page requiring a login. Once users enter their credentials, scammers capture their details, takeover their accounts, and spread the scam further.
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