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Debby

🚨 Scam Alert: "Verify your Fedi account" Phishing Attempt 🚧

Attention everyone on Mastodon! There's a scam making the rounds where malicious actors impersonate moderators or admins. They send private messages or make posts that mimic notifications, claiming that your account needs verification. These messages often include a link for you to "complete the verification process."

⚠️ This is a Scam!

Your server admin will never ask you to click a link to verify your account.
No other admin from any other server will either, even if they appear to be part of the main Mastodon team.
If your account is suspended, you won't receive a message about it. Instead, you'll see a notification upon logging in that your account is temporarily suspended.

How to Identify the Scam:

Fake admin accounts often use names containing "moderator" or "admin," but this doesn't mean they are legitimate.
Legitimate admins or instance owners usually have a badge or marking on their profile indicating their role.

What to Do:

If you receive a message or post urging you to click a link to verify your account, report it immediately.
If you have any doubts about your account status, contact your server admin or moderation team directly.
To verify the authenticity of an admin or instance owner, visit the "About" page of your instance. This page typically lists contact information for the real team administering your instance.
Always be cautious when interacting with accounts claiming to be from Mastodon or your instance's admin team.

Important Reminder:

Mastodon does not perform age verification. If you receive a message or post claiming to be from Mastodon or your instance's admin team, always verify its authenticity before taking any action.

Reporting the Scam:

If you encounter this scam, report it to your instance's admin team and use relevant tags, such as #FediBlock, to help raise awareness.

Personal Note:

I'm not a cybersecurity expert, but I find this new scam in the Fediverse quite interesting. If you feel like sharing your experiences with me, I would appreciate it! I'm looking to collect cases and get a broader view of this phishing attack. Maybe I'll even try to write a report about it. Feel free to tag me in any relevant posts.

Let's stay vigilant and help each other stay safe online!

#Mastodon#Fediverse#ScamAlert
JoySarcar

Stay vigilant, players!
🇮🇳 Seeing chatter about platforms asking for "verification deposits" before you can access your winnings. That's a HUGE red flag! 🚩 True E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) means transparency, not new fees to get what's yours. Always research. Always question. Your safety first!

#iGamingAlert #PlayerProtection #ScamAwareness #RohanWarns

info: reddit.com/r/Casino/comments/1

Creebhills

VeryDarkMan Takes Anti-Fraud Mission to China, Exposes Scam Networks Targeting Nigerian Entrepreneurs: VeryDarkMan has taken his fight against injustice to an international level, focusing on fraudulent practices in China that exploit Nigerian entrepreneurs. Dressed in traditional Benin attire, VDM announced his arrival in China, exposing deceptive tactics used by Chinese suppliers and… creebhills.com/2025/03/verydar #AntiFraud #ScamAwareness #NigerianEntrepreneurs #FraudPrevention #BusinessIntegrity

Alive in Christ

How I Overcame a Gift Card Scam and Grew

We share a personal story about overcoming a painful scam experience with gift cards. Discover how we learned important lessons from our mistakes and turned adversity into personal growth. Don't let setbacks define you; empower yourself to rise above! #ScamAwareness #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons #OvercomingObstacles #GiftCardScam #Motivation #Empowerment #SelfImprovement #Resilience #GrowthMindset

CyberCriminal.com

🌐 Blockstream.com: Trusted Innovator or Hidden Threat? 🔎
Is Blockstream.com a legitimate leader in blockchain technology, or could there be underlying risks? We explored its operations, user feedback, and regulatory stance. Dive into the full analysis to get the complete picture!
🔗 Read Full Report: cybercriminal.com/check/blocks
#Blockstream #BlockchainSecurity #CryptoAlert #FraudCheck #InvestorSafety #DigitalAssets #CryptoInvesting #ScamAwareness #FintechInsights #awareness

Auric Crypto News

Is LCAI presale a scam? 🚩

Lightchain AI promises to revolutionize AI and blockchain, but the red flags are hard to ignore. From a lack of working technology and an anonymous team to security risks in audits and a suspicious $100K giveaway, the concerns keep piling up - including bizarre claims about exploring quantum computing.

Read our full investigation here: auriccrypto.com/articles/scams

#LCAI#Lightchain#Crypto
Auric Crypto News

Kanye West exposes a dark side of crypto - and he might be right.

He revealed that he was offered $2M to promote a scam coin, then claim his account was "hacked." While he rejected the offer, how many other celebrities would take it? Were some of the "hacked" promotions in the past actually staged?

He also said he doesn’t intend to launch his own coin because "coins prey on the fans with hype." And you know what? Maybe he’s right. Not only do they take advantage of supporters, but they also damage the entire crypto space.

There’s a lot to unpack here. You can read our thoughts here: auriccrypto.com/news/kanye-wes

#KanyeWest#Memecoin#Trumpmemecoin
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