Gript Media Podcasts Make Crime Illegal again
Mar 25, 2026
A hacked social media identity and the frustrations of automated platform support. A looming fuel price shock and how energy policy, supply chains and geopolitics could ripple through economies. A controversial house demolition and calls for consistent planning enforcement. Debates over low‑level crime, illegal dumping and whether immigration links to crime should be openly discussed.
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Verified Twitter Account Stolen By Phishing DM
- Laura had her verified Twitter account hijacked after clicking a phishing link sent by DM and entering her password.
- She noticed password change and 2FA enabled at 1:15, reported multiple times, and Twitter responded with automated rejections and no restoration.
AI Customer Service Lets Stolen Accounts Operate
- Laura argues major platforms rely on automated responses and fail to apply human judgment when verified accounts are compromised.
- She and Professor Fenton alerted Twitter immediately yet the hijacked accounts kept pushing scams and were not temporarily suspended.
Form Data Unions To Hold Platforms Accountable
- Nick suggests forming data unions to give users collective leverage over large tech and financial platforms.
- A data union would represent members to demand better customer service and accountability from firms like Revolut or X.