# It looks like you're buying a $15 Clippy desk toy. Would you like help?

> Hackers recently hijacked Microsoft's X account to promote a Clippy crypto scam, but if you want the paperclip mascot back without the meme coin, you can get this Clippy desk accessory on Amazon for $14. 50.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/it-looks-like-youre-buying-a-clippy-desk-accessory-without-getting-caught-in-a-microsoft-crypto-scam-would-you-like-help?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac95c9b80c7aa7998eeb014)
- **Published:** 2026-10-09
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #microsoft
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6ac95c9b80c7aa7998eeb014

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