Greetings Mates!I decided to create this topic to keep everyone informed about a rapidly growing scam trending on telegram.I've received two messages from unknown persons on Telegram,one on June 21 and another yesterday,both promoting the same scam.Initially,I ignored the first message,recognizing it as a potential scam. However,the second message prompted me to investigate further.When I clicked on the link,my browser issued a warning,confirming my suspicions of a phishing attack.Here is the warning my browser issued to me;
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Detailed explanation on what the phishing tactic looks like :you'll receive a message from a scammer with a link, claiming to feature your pictures on a website.The goal is to pique your curiosity and entice you to click the link. However,it's wise not to investigate further,as these sites are often malicious and can pose a significant threat.Here's an example of what the message might look like;
Those links obviously look fishy. Even a fresher with basic computer knowledge would know that those links are a scam.
The scammer was too lazy I guess or may be he was a rookie to play such a trick on you.
But anyway, it's good that you are sharing it here for others to stay aware and not fall for such tricks.