Fake DMCA takedown DMs with spoofed handles are targeting X users
Scobleizer · x · 2026-09-15
Users on X are reporting a wave of fake DMCA takedown scams: attackers change their display handles to look official, then send DMs that mimic copyright complaints. Users are advised not to trust such DMs and to verify account status directly through X's official channels.
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