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SECURITYJul 7 · 17:45 UTCMALWAREBYTES LABS

How the Reddit and Discord false report scam steals accounts

Scammers on Reddit and Discord use social engineering to trick users into sharing login or verification codes by falsely claiming they were involved in a report. The scam involves fake emails, urgent countdowns, and threats of account suspension to pressure victims into complying.

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