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A Reddit user fell for a scam after clicking a suspicious link, leading to account takeover and email change by an imposter on Discord. The user reported the scam and is seeking help to recover their account.

A bug in Discord's safety systems incorrectly banned around 8,200 accounts since May. The issue was related to erroneous enforcement actions by the platform's automated systems.

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.

A user's friend received a suspicious Discord message requesting them to download a CurseForge plugin for a Minecraft server. The sender's account may be compromised, as the request involves an unverified ZIP file and JSON file that showed no results on VirusTotal. The user is unsure if this is a scam or a legitimate request.

A Reddit user received a DM from someone claiming to be hacked due to impersonation, mistakenly reporting them. The sender requested adding a random Discord account to appeal a ban, which the user finds suspicious.

Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, faces a preliminary hearing to determine if prosecutors have sufficient evidence to proceed to trial. Prosecutors allege Robinson's DNA was found on the murder weapon and digital evidence includes text messages and Discord communications. His lover, Lance Twiggs, is cooperating with investigators after receiving limited immunity.

A user on Discord received a message from someone claiming to be from Singapore, who initially apologized for messaging the wrong person but later engaged in conversation. The individual made a comment in Chinese about the user appearing younger, learned the user was a minor, and expressed concern. The user is unsure if this was a potential scam or a mistaken interaction.

A person on Discord friended and messaged the user, offering a weekly allowance and gifts, and claimed to send a paycheck via mobile banking. The user suspects this is a scam and seeks confirmation from others.

Discord users report frequent account compromises leading to crypto scams involving Mr. Beast messages with '@everyone' or '@members' pings. The user seeks insights into methods like cookie/session stealing or malicious apps, and solutions to combat recurring attacks in servers.

A 15-year-old discovered a Discord group offering $1 for every 4 comments, with payments made for posting edited fake comments on specific Reddit subreddits. The user is unsure whether to continue participating due to concerns it may be a scam.

A user encountered a X scammer who claimed to have accidentally reported them, leading to the user sharing their date of birth and country via Discord. The user later realized it was a scam through Reddit and is now concerned about the personal information they provided.

A Discord account was hacked, leading to a scam where the attacker impersonated Discord support to steal account details. The scammer also targeted the user's friends with fake child content flags. The user warns that Discord will never ask for account information or money and advises against trusting such messages.

Discord now runs natively on Meta Quest headsets, following an announcement at last year's Meta Connect conference.

A user encountered a 'friendly individual' on Discord who initially built rapport before quietly promoting a game they suspect is a scam. The user warns others to disengage, block, and report the individual if encountered.

A user reported that after downloading a trojan, their Discord and Instagram accounts sent Elon Musk-related crypto scams to contacts. They changed passwords and noted another friend received the same scam, raising concerns about the trojan's danger.

A Reddit user reported a scam where a girl sent a misleading image claiming an accidental report, directing them to contact a Discord user named 'supportryan' impersonating Reddit support. The scammer requested financial information, including bank transactions and savings, before demanding money transfer to a 'safe security system', which the user recognized as fraudulent.

A person received a false fraud report on X (Twitter) after someone created a fake account resembling theirs, leading to a scammer contacting them via Discord. The scammer demanded $350 (₱21,000+) for account verification, threatened 13 years in jail, and pressured the victim to access family bank accounts before being exposed as a scam by the victim's sister.

Police in Canada continue to warn parents about risks associated with gaming and messaging platforms like Roblox and Discord. However, these platforms are excluded from coverage under the government’s proposed Safe Social Media Act, a gap that even supporters of the legislation acknowledge as concerning.

A user received a Discord message from a stranger who mistook them for someone else and invited them to play 'War for Dominion,' which they downloaded from the App Store. After installation, the app displayed a suspicious message, prompting the user to delete it and unfriend the sender, though they remain concerned about potential security risks.

A Reddit user received a direct message alleging a phishing attack and was instructed to contact Reddit's legal department on Discord. The user shared a screenshot of an email with a Reddit letterhead and later questioned if the situation was a scam after following the instructions.

A user received a suspicious message from a followed artist on X, claiming they accidentally mass-reported the user. The artist directed them to a Discord 'X employee' who requested personal information and an email change, raising red flags due to account name changes and dismissive responses to concerns.

Rob Morris founded Koko, a tech nonprofit addressing youth mental health by offering free online interventions through platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Discord. The organization provides self-guided tutorials and anonymous peer support via WhatsApp, Discord, and Telegram in nearly 200 countries.

Michael Truell, a 25-year-old CEO, built Cursor into a $60 billion AI company by leveraging a Discord community for feedback and hiring, which was acquired by SpaceX. The company, initially a coding project, evolved through iterative development and community engagement, now supporting 67% of Fortune 500 companies.

A user reported being hacked, resulting in scam messages sent from multiple accounts on Discord, Instagram, and TikTok. Despite using two anti-virus programs, the user discovered further suspicious Turkish-language crypto scam messages and is considering resetting their laptop.

EscapeFromRuins.eu is a scam that uses Discord messages to lure users to a fake game website. The site tricks users into downloading malware that steals Discord and Google login credentials. The legitimate Steam game developer has denied association with the scam.

A Reddit user received a direct message from an account claiming to have mistakenly reported them, providing an email screenshot and directing them to a Discord username. The user suspected a scam due to Reddit's lack of Discord support channels and noticed the sender's account had no previous posts after unblocking. The account may be linked to a YouTube channel with 1k subscribers.

A user on Discord was contacted by an individual claiming to have added the wrong person, leading to a conversation where they were encouraged to download a mobile Jurassic Park game. The user suspects the game link sent by the individual may be part of a scam, questioning whether it was phishing and why the Jurassic Park game was targeted.

A friend received a voicemail from someone claiming to be a police officer investigating a case involving their WiFi exposure to a Discord server containing an illegal video in November. The caller provided a case number linked to the police department, but the number appears inactive. The friend denied involvement and requested the case be closed.

A Discord group offering trading alerts and market analysis is accused of fraudulent practices, including copying trades from other groups, requesting multiple loans, and prematurely renewing memberships before expelling members. The group, named impactfultrader, operates on X and Stock platforms, with users reporting similar experiences of exploitation.

A user received a Discord message offering payment to create a WhatsApp group, add contacts provided via Google Meet, and then leave the group. The user declined due to red flags and asked if others have encountered this potential scam.

Signal alumni have launched an open-source project called 'Encrypted Spaces,' designed to enable private collaboration apps with features comparable to Slack, Discord, or Google Docs, while enhancing protection against surveillance.

The FBI arrested three men for allegedly conspiring to provide material support to ISIS, including funding drone attacks targeting U.S. troops overseas. The suspects communicated via Discord and other platforms, pledged allegiance to ISIS, and discussed violent plans against service members.

Three U.S. citizens, including two from California, were arrested for allegedly conspiring to provide material support to ISIS by sending over $2,000 to a suspected group member and planning to purchase drones and rocket-propelled grenades for attacks against American service members. The suspects communicated via Discord and other platforms, pledged allegiance to ISIS, and discussed targeting U.S. military personnel overseas.

Texas has filed a lawsuit against Discord, claiming the online messaging platform endangered children and misled users about safety features. The legal action represents a significant challenge to the popular communication service regarding child protection practices.

A Reddit user is creating a Discord community focused on cryptocurrency, market research, and investing discussions. The community aims to attract serious participants interested in crypto, AI, and future technology while avoiding low-quality trading signal servers.

Discord is migrating all users to end-to-end encryption by default, a move that contrasts with other major social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, which are ending support for the feature. This change affects all Discord users and prioritizes their message security. The decision highlights a difference in approach to user privacy among popular social media platforms.

Webworm, a China-aligned threat actor, has deployed custom backdoors using Discord and Microsoft Graph API for command-and-control communications, targeting government agencies since at least 2022. The group was first publicly documented by Symantec in September 2022. Webworm's activity has been flagged by cybersecurity researchers in 2025.

Discord has introduced end-to-end encryption on all calls, enhancing user privacy. This update is a significant win for privacy on the social app. The move aims to protect user communications.

Discord has enabled end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling for all users, ensuring their communications are private and secure. This feature prevents even Discord from accessing user conversations. The update enhances security for hundreds of millions of Discord users.

Discord has rolled out end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls, protecting user communications by default. This move enhances the security of interactions on the platform. The implementation of end-to-end encryption is a significant step in ensuring privacy.