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Young Nails UK Twitter Comp (Unsafe / Virus / Direct Message / Tweet)
MaineBlue
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Has anyone else received a DM which leads to a dodgy looking website?
I've just had a DM (this was the comp I entered https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4719319 ) and they've sent me a DM which reads:-
But I clicked on it (out of sheer curiosity) and got this message:-
I've just had a DM (this was the comp I entered https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4719319 ) and they've sent me a DM which reads:-
(I've edited out the link they sent)is this it? tiny url com/
But I clicked on it (out of sheer curiosity) and got this message:-
This website has been reported as unsafe
itwitier.com
UEFA: Corrupting Football Since 1954 #CTID
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Ugh, I just got one too. but mine had highly offensive language in it. Didn't click it.
I've emailed the comp runners, as I think it looks like someone has taken over their twitter or they have a virus or something0 -
Yeah, sounds like it strawmeadow
I've blocked them for nowUEFA: Corrupting Football Since 1954 #CTID0 -
Yup, they are aware:-
https://twitter.com/YoungNailsUK/status/359811732505493506UEFA: Corrupting Football Since 1954 #CTID0 -
thought the DM was a bit rude lol went to block them and saw their tweet x why be normal when you were born to stand out!0 -
Definitely a virus - it took over my twitter account and sent similar messages to lots of followers :-( thankfully Twitter intervened. So if you get a similar direct message please just delete it!Many thanks to everyone who posts, it is very much appreciated!
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i had 2 from a different company but they removed them before i had a chance to see0
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