Strange Tweet notification...

Checking my comping email account and I had a notification of a tweet to me from @HanleysConfec.

It had all the hallmarks of a twitter account that's been hacked.

Went to my Twitter account via another tab and looked at my notifications and mentions, but the notification I received was not there- there may be a delay of course.

Checked their twitter account and there was a number of these type of posts @(twitter name) single line message and a shortened link.

I've reported it as spam and blocked it at the moment.

Anyone else had this this afternoon?

Comments

  • ikkle87
    ikkle87 Posts: 8,449 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    They've tweeted to say they were hacked and have changed their password and deleted all the dodgy tweets
    You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

    xx Mama to a gorgeous Cranio Baby xx
  • ikkle87
    ikkle87 Posts: 8,449 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Also rather than block them and report them from spam I tend to tweet the person sending the spammy tweet (if its out of character for them) and let them know so they can sort it out.
    You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

    xx Mama to a gorgeous Cranio Baby xx
  • Zanzib
    Zanzib Posts: 5,376 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    I'll unblock them tomorrow now they're sorted.

    Thanks.
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