Spotting a Phishing Scam: Discord Edition!
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko Spotting a Phishing Scam: Discord Edition! Note: Please note I am not a professional security analyst. I am sharing what I've learned from my experiences. This post is not limited to Discord chat only. It can be applied for emails, other chat platforms, social media, phone calls, and more! It's just aimed more toward the Discord platform in general. You've just landed in a new Discord server or you just had someone land in your own personal Discord! The moment is exciting as you're ready to explore or be explored. All of a sudden, someone provides a link aiming toward an offer for a free game key/code, free Nitro (monthly membership), or a gift card. Sounds super exciting but before you click that link, keep reading! What's likely happening here So what's going on in this kind of situation? The most probable would be a scam! In some situati