Nonprofit Leader Dianna Hobbs Leaves X After Account Hack

In 2010, when Dianna Hobbs first joined Twitter, she envisioned a platform where her voice as a nonprofit leader and Christian media founder could inspire thousands, not anticipating the digital betrayal that would lead her to abandon it 15 years later.

Written By Amy Bertinelli // EEW Magazine Online

Award-winning ministry leader says goodbye to X for good after 15 years. (Credit: EEW)

Dianna Hobbs, the award-winning founder of EEWMagazineOnline.com and a global leader in women’s empowerment through her nonprofit Empowering Everyday Women, has announced her departure from X after 15 years on the platform, following a harrowing account hijacking.

Once known as @TeamDiannaHobbs, her premium X account—subscribed to for enhanced security—was overtaken by a hacker now operating under the handle @KamillaS_Tangem, using it to peddle a cryptocurrency scam.

Despite providing extensive evidence, including payment records and screenshots, Hobbs encountered repeated unresponsiveness from X support, a frustration that has fueled broader concerns about the platform’s ability to safeguard its users.

Hobbs, a respected figure in Christian media and women’s advocacy, built a significant online presence over her decade-and-a-half tenure on X, leveraging the platform to share inspirational content and news about her nonprofit, which supports women worldwide. Her decision to upgrade to a premium account was a calculated move to bolster security, a feature X markets to its paying users.

Yet, on March 13, 2025, her account was compromised, with the hacker altering the username, profile picture, and bio to push fraudulent financial schemes, while leaving her original posts intact to exploit her established credibility.

In a post from her temporary account, @DiannaHobbsTemp, Hobbs detailed her ordeal, noting the futility of engaging with X’s support system.

“Due to a hack of @TeamDiannaHobbs and X’s lack of support, I’m leaving the platform,” she wrote, directing followers to her verified Facebook platform at Facebook.com/dianna.hobbs, where she invites her social media community to reconnect.

“It’s not worth my time to keep trying to get X to respond,” she said, reflecting the exhaustion of a user who once saw X as a vital tool for her mission.

This incident underscores a growing problem with X’s security infrastructure, a concern echoed by recent discussions on the platform itself. Users and observers have highlighted a pattern of inadequate response times and verification failures, particularly for premium account holders who expect prioritized support. While some narratives frame such breaches as isolated user errors, the persistence of these cases suggests deeper systemic issues within X’s moderation and recovery processes.

Hobbs’ case is particularly striking given her prominence online and easily verifiable identity. A multiple award recipient, including recognition for her media contributions, she has authored books like God Did It and hosted a podcast downloaded by millions, Your Daily Cup of Inspiration—a companion to her top-rated inspirational blog—reaching audiences across the U.S. and beyond. Her nonprofit has empowered thousands through mentorship and resources, making the theft of her digital identity not just a personal loss but a blow to her community, a result of blatant neglect by X.

The hacker’s current use of @KamillaS_Tangem to promote a “hardware wallet” scam—leveraging Hobbs’ loyal followers—further amplifies the reputational damage.

X’s failure to act, despite Hobbs submitting her premium subscription receipt and evidence of the scam, has left her disillusioned. “As a paying user, I expected better security and support,” she noted in her submissions, a sentiment shared by others who have voiced similar complaints on the platform.

The company’s repeated assertion that it “can’t verify” her ownership, even with 15 years of account history, has fueled a narrative of neglect, prompting calls for regulatory scrutiny into X’s handling of user data and security.

For now, Hobbs is redirecting her energy to her established online platforms, where she continues to inspire and uplift. Readers seeking her latest content can visit YourDailyCupOfInspiration.com, follow her on Facebook at Facebook.com/dianna.hobbs, or explore her work at EmpoweringEverydayWomen.org.

Her exit serves as a cautionary tale about the vulnerabilities of social media, a space where even the most dedicated users can find themselves abandoned when crises strike.

This article is based on verified information provided by Dianna Hobbs’ social media team, X support interactions, and trends observed on X.