diff --git a/.github/workflows/welcome-new-users.yml b/.github/workflows/welcome-new-users.yml
index 08730e4..aadeb0c 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/welcome-new-users.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/welcome-new-users.yml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ name: Welcome New Users with Thanks and Tip non-stargazers ;-)
 on:
   issues:
     types: [opened]
-  pull_request:
+  pull_request_target:
     types: [opened, closed]
 
 # Explicitly disable all default GITHUB_TOKEN permissions at the workflow level.
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ jobs:
             🙏 It really helps the project to gain momentum and credibility. It's a small contribution back to the project with a big impact.
 
   welcome-pr-opened:
-    if: github.event_name == 'pull_request' && github.event.action == 'opened'
+    if: github.event_name == 'pull_request_target' && github.event.action == 'opened'
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     permissions:
       pull-requests: write
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ jobs:
             Hope you have a great time there!
 
   welcome-pr-merged:
-    if: github.event_name == 'pull_request' && github.event.action == 'closed' && github.event.pull_request.merged == true
+    if: github.event_name == 'pull_request_target' && github.event.action == 'closed' && github.event.pull_request.merged == true
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     permissions:
       pull-requests: write