Fake Bloomberg/TechCrunch journalists are DMing users; a 3-step verification guide
iScienceLuvr · x · 2026-10-07
A user reports a wave of DM scams from fake journalists claiming to be from Bloomberg, TechCrunch, Reuters and others — accounts with a few thousand followers and customized interaction requests. @iScienceLuvr shares a 3-step check:
- See if anyone you know follows the account;
- Search their name to verify they're a real journalist;
- If real, check that their advertised socials match.
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