SECURITYAug 1 · 10:28 UTCR/SCAMS/u/WateryGrittyPudding

[US] Be very careful who you share your phone number with.

A user shared their phone number with online strangers, leading to spam messages containing their name and threats of sextortion. The incident involved claims of contacting the user's mother, highlighting risks associated with sharing personal information online.

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