<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Online scams are growing every day, and spotting what’s real or fake is getting harder for everyone. Recently, an X user named Jeremy shared something shocking. He posted a screenshot of an email where a scammer had written ‘rnicrosoft’ instead of ‘microsoft’. At first glance, it’s almost impossible to tell the difference! Jeremy wrote, “The scammers are evolving,” and people online totally agreed. </span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The post quickly went viral, with users sharing how scary and clever this new trick looked.</span></p>
<h2><span style=”color: #ba372a;”><strong>How Microsoft Became ‘Rnicrosoft’?</strong></span></h2>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>In the screenshot Jeremy shared, the scammer used a fake domain name that replaced the letter “m” in Microsoft with “rn.” When written together, “rn” looks nearly identical to “m,” making it extremely difficult to notice the difference unless you look closely. That’s how smart these scammers have become.</span></p>
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<p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”>The scammers are evolving 💀 <a href=”https://t.co/iypEaOsg08″>pic.twitter.com/iypEaOsg08</a></p>
— Jeremy (@Jeremyybtc) <a href=”https://twitter.com/Jeremyybtc/status/1982482134175727996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>October 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>After Jeremy shared the post, users started reacting. One person said, “What do we do, Jer? Our generation is more into kick streams than finding real solutions.” Another wrote, “This is becoming scary.” </span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Someone else said, “It took me a few seconds to spot it. Crazy.” Jeremy even replied, “It was pretty close ngl,” admitting that it fooled him for a moment too.</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>This little trick shows how scammers are changing their methods. They are now using small spelling changes, fake websites, and real-looking emails to trap people. </span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>And with new tech tools and AI, these scams are only going to get smarter.</span></p>
<h2><span style=”color: #ba372a;”><strong>How To Stay Safe From Fake Company Emails</strong></span></h2>
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<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><strong>Always check the sender’s email address;</strong><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> even a small letter change can mean it’s fake.</span><span style=”font-weight: 400;”><br /></span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><strong>Avoid clicking on suspicious links</strong><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> in emails or messages.</span><span style=”font-weight: 400;”><br /></span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><strong>Don’t share personal details</strong><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> like passwords or OTPs through email.</span><span style=”font-weight: 400;”><br /></span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><strong>Enable two-step verification</strong><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> on your accounts for extra safety.</span><span style=”font-weight: 400;”><br /></span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><strong>Use official websites only</strong><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> when downloading software or logging into your account.</span><span style=”font-weight: 400;”><br /></span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;” aria-level=”1″><strong>Stay updated</strong><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> on the latest scam tactics so you can recognise them quickly.</span><span style=”font-weight: 400;”><br /></span></li>
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