p.s. Another couple of scams to watch out for as well:
- Scammers saying you need to verify by clicking on a link. Admins will NEVER demand you verify. The verification system on Mastodon is optional and does not involve credit cards or any kind of payment.
- Scammers saying you need to temporarily change your account's email address. Admins will NEVER do this. This is done by scammers who want to take over your account, which is possible if you change your email to match theirs.
p.p.s. I've just done a guide all about how to deal with scams and scammers on the Fediverse at:
➡️ https://fedi.tips/how-to-avoid-scammers-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse
I've tried to cover all the known scams and questions people have about dealing with them. If I'm missing anything from this please let me know.
If you have a fediverse account, you can quote this note from your own instance. Search https://social.growyourown.services/users/FediTips/statuses/116164659911903101 on your instance and quote it. (Note that quoting is not supported in Mastodon.)
