SECURITYR/SCAMS
[US] Just got scammed by making the dumbest mistake possible of running files from https://romsfun.com
A user downloaded ROM files from romsfun.com and executed a .py file, leading to hacked social media accounts and unauthorized PayPal purchases. They have taken security measures like changing passwords and scanning their PC but are concerned about dispute success and further breaches.
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- [US] Looking to prevent damages
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- [AUS] Text from someone claiming to be PayPal about suspicious transaction
- [US]I fell for a PayPal verification scam and lost $500. Please don’t make the same mistake.
- [US] I think that my friend got hacked on Discord. They're wanting me to download a CurseForge plugin for Minecraft