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This particular scam has some similarity to another where scammers would take over high profile, and particularly verified, accounts to then convince people to send them Bitcoin.The fraudsters deleted the vast majority of the Dallas Observer’s tweets, and then quote tweeted a selection of other accounts that were thanking @Dallas_Observer for allegedly helping them source a PS5.“Would Love To Give A Thanks To @Dallas_Observer For My Husband Early Christmas Gift!!! Hes Gonna Love You!!!,” one of the tweets reads.Do you know about any other PS5 scams? We'd love to hear from you. Using a non-work phone or computer, you can contact Joseph Cox securely on Signal on +44 20 8133 5190, Wickr on josephcox, or email joseph.cox@vice.com.
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