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Discord account takeovers

A compromised team or moderator account publishes an emergency link.

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Overview
Why it matters
What to check
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Overview

A compromised team or moderator account publishes an emergency link.

Discord account takeovers. A compromised team or moderator account publishes an emergency link.

Why it matters

Existing reputation and urgency suppress independent verification.

What to check

Save message ID, account history, destination link and transaction request; verify through another channel.

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