The Mysterious Case of Martin Lewis’ Money-Saving Tips on X
As I scrolled through my X feed, I stumbled upon a peculiar phenomenon. It seemed that Martin Lewis, the renowned money-saving guru, was taking over the platform. His website, MoneySavingExpert.com, was popping up unexpectedly when users attempted to expand tweets. The glitch left many users in hysterics, with some expressing their bewilderment and others sharing their own experiences.
The money-saving guru’s unexpected takeover of X
One user, @largacty1, shared a video clip as proof of the odd occurrence, sparking a mix of laughter and confusion. The glitch wasn’t limited to Martin Lewis’ site; other users reported being redirected to the BBC website under similar circumstances.
A screenshot of the BBC website, another unexpected destination
Someone else shared a similar experience, saying, “I used to have this with the National Rail app sending me to an advertiser’s page every time I tried to do a search. Something going wrong with their ad provider, by the looks of it.” Another user chimed in, “Omg this happened to me but I thought I just kept clicking the wrong button.”
A relatable reaction to the glitch
@MoneySavingExp addressed the confusion, tweeting, “Hello, we believe you! We’re getting lots of reports of this at the moment - although we’re not sure what’s causing it as we do not pay to advertise on Twitter/X (or anywhere else at all), but we’ve raised it with them to investigate. MSE Ciara.”
Martin Lewis’ team investigates the mysterious glitch
As the investigation continues, one thing is certain - Martin Lewis’ money-saving tips have inadvertently taken over X, leaving users both amused and perplexed. Has this glitch affected you? Share your experiences in the comments below!
X users share their thoughts on the mysterious glitch
