PSA: Tips on spotting a scam!
Hey, y'all. Recently I've noticed an increase of scams on Tumblr and Discord. I was required to do cybersecurity training for my job. If you're ever suspicious of a message you get: stop and think. Here's a few warning signs something is a scam:
A sense of urgency or crisis: Scammers want you to panic so you don't think clearly. A scam will usually say something like "Do this in 48 hours or your account will be deleted." It'll also usually threaten something important like your account, your money, etc.
Its unexpected: If you randomly get a message saying you need to do something, be cautious. Especially if it has a sense of urgency like above.
It wants you to click a link, download something, or share sensitive information: Never click random links, never share sensitive info like your password or personal info, and never download anything from a random link or message. Things like Discord and Tumblr especially should not be asking you to download stuff to "fix" your account.
Its not from an official source: Check who its coming from. If its not coming from an official account or email, its likely a scam. Also be aware that emails can be spoofed, meaning it could act like its from an official email.
Grammatical or spelling errors: Carefully read the message. Check for spelling or grammar errors. If you're checking who sent it, look for typos in there as well. Capital "i" can look like lowercase L. Zeroes can look like O's.
So, what should you do if you receive a scam message? Report it. Do not click on the link or download anything. Don't try to "outsmart" the scammer. Just report it to whatever site you're receiving it on and block the associated account.













