Post B092ryaVtaJc4fdPaC by Mer__edith@mastodon.world
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 (DIR) Post #B092rgnK3DrktBUO36 by Mer__edith@mastodon.world
       2025-11-11T18:14:17Z
       
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       PSA: tips to protect yourself from scams on Signal. Every major comms platform has to contend w phishing, impersonation, & scams. Sadly. Signal is major, and as we've grown we've heard about more of these attacks--scammy people pretending to be something or someone to trick and abuse others. 1/
       
 (DIR) Post #B092rpZ7ROqu5jufey by Mer__edith@mastodon.world
       2025-11-11T18:14:28Z
       
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       Right now we're hearing about increased phishing attempts that go like this: Attackers pretend to be Signal or Signal Support, then message people and try to get them to hand over their verification code or Signal PIN. Information that can let the attacker take over the victim's Signal account. 2/
       
 (DIR) Post #B092ryaVtaJc4fdPaC by Mer__edith@mastodon.world
       2025-11-11T18:14:44Z
       
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       To be crystal clear: Signal will NEVER message you this way. Ever. And just like with your bank details or passwords, NEVER EVER share your Signal verification code (SMS/Call) or PIN with anyone. Ever. 3/
       
 (DIR) Post #B092s7Pr4a8ZSDiWie by Mer__edith@mastodon.world
       2025-11-11T18:14:55Z
       
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       Contact with Signal (https://support.signal.org/hc/en-us/articles/6746004451610-Contact-Us) or any Signal representative will ONLY come from an @signal.org email address, not from within the app. And again, we will never ask for your PIN or verification code. And we do not reach out proactively, only in response to your requests.4/
       
 (DIR) Post #B092sGHK7ff0wMnLAe by Mer__edith@mastodon.world
       2025-11-11T18:15:05Z
       
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       If you do receive a message you think is suspicious, report it as Spam and block the sender so that they cannot contact you again. AKA basic comms hygiene to preserve your peace. 5/
       
 (DIR) Post #B092sPDOtcs0eo1po0 by Mer__edith@mastodon.world
       2025-11-11T18:15:14Z
       
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       Finally, to help you determine the fake and malicious from the genuine, we have signposts (https://support.signal.org/hc/en-us/articles/360007459591-Signal-Profiles-and-Message-Requests#message_requests) in the application that can aid you in identifying fakers and phishing attempts. We also have tools like Registration Lock to help protect against account takeovers. 6/
       
 (DIR) Post #B092sXGAzBqNbjOAF6 by Mer__edith@mastodon.world
       2025-11-11T18:18:30Z
       
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       And finally finally, here's a resources you can share and reference with more about how to detect, and protect yourself from scammers and abusers: https://support.signal.org/hc/en-us/articles/9932566320410-Staying-Safe-from-Phishing-Scams-and-Impersonation
       
 (DIR) Post #B0FzwvICQ86pERkmbA by jeffcliff@shitposter.world
       2025-11-15T03:27:51.385145Z
       
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       @Mer__edith > PSA: tips to protect yourself from scams on Signal. step 1 : use @session @cwtch @briar or @VeilidNetwork insteadproblem solved.