10 Brands Claimed By Twitter Cybersquatters

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Have you ever tried searching for your favorite brands on Twitter and all you got was a detestable default avatar (o_O)?

You’ve cybersquatters to blame for that. They are basically people who take slums online and virtually squat on an account that is not legally theirs. Most of them are just waiting for the rightful owner to buy it back.

The idea is creative but certainly illegal and not workable. Here’s a list of the world’s best brand usernames owned by cybersquatters.

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According to the last report, Apple is currently worth $15 Billion. The one and only tweet from this account was “I love apples.” If the real Apple is interested to buy this account, they can email this squatter at apple.twitter@gmail.com. Fat hope I guess.

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This squatter made an effort to decorate its Twitter profile to trick users into believing that it is the real Dell. But with @DellOutlet having so much success on Twitter, it is obvious that his attempt won’t work.

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This one is interesting. Although it is in a language that I don’t understand, the user’s last tweet is an open invitation for people to purchase the username. He should at least spell “Twitter” right to show some sincerity.

4.

One of the most expensive brand in the world claimed on Twitter.

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With CNN and New York Times’ success on Twitter, Forbes should be feeling the heat. But we doubt it is this cybersquatter that’s stopping it from going big on Twitter.

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With little concern about usernames, this ice cream maker has set up its official Twitter profile as @cherrygarcia.

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Its one and only tweet tells us who is behind this fake Adobe account. @GSI is a marketing company that claims to help Fortune 500 companies with their marketing plan and execution. I’m definitely doubting its credibility.

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This fake Walmart account has managed to gather over 1,000 followers. It is by far the most impressive cybersquatter account I’ve encountered.

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Ikea has been whacky in their commercial advertising. But this furniture giant hasn’t quite started using Facebook or Twitter as a communication tool with its consumers.

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Potato chip giant Pringles has been a big hit on Facebook. With P&G placing great emphasis on social media for Pringles, this Twitter profile might be of some value.