{
  "id": 13182377,
  "title": "It looks like you're buying a Clippy desk accessory without getting caught in a Microsoft crypto scam. Would you like help?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/it-looks-like-youre-buying-a-clippy-desk-accessory-without-getting",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-09T18:52:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "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"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hackers recently took control of Microsoft's X account to promote a Clippy crypto scam, but for those who want the nostalgic paperclip mascot back without the cryptocurrency connection, Amazon offers a Clippy desk accessory for $14.50. This Aphpaio Clippy Office Assistant Building Blocks desk accessory is a 93-piece Clippy-style paperclip with three pairs of eyes that can be swapped to change his expression. It stands 5.4 inches tall and comes in a colorful gift box. The desk accessory is 5% cheaper than its usual Amazon price, which is $15.29. It has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 201 reviews, with many customers praising its nostalgia and ease of assembly. However, it should not be mistaken for an official Microsoft product, since it is an unofficial Clippy kit.",
  "summary": "It looks like you're buying a Clippy desk accessory without getting caught in a crypto scam. Would you like help? Oh yes, Microsoft's iconic mascot is back.",
  "key_points": [
    "Hackers control Microsoft's X account to promote Clippy crypto scam.",
    "Amazon sells Clippy desk accessory for $14.50.",
    "Unofficial Clippy kit, not official Microsoft product."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}