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🚨 Scam Alert: "Verify your Fedi account" Phishing Attempt 🚧
Attention everyone on Mastodon! There's a scam making the rounds where malicious actors impersonate moderators or admins. They send private messages or make posts that mimic notifications, claiming that your account needs verification. These messages often include a link for you to "complete the verification process."
⚠️ This is a Scam!
Your server admin will never ask you to click a link to verify your account.
No other admin from any other server will either, even if they appear to be part of the main Mastodon team.
If your account is suspended, you won't receive a message about it. Instead, you'll see a notification upon logging in that your account is temporarily suspended.
How to Identify the Scam:
Fake admin accounts often use names containing "moderator" or "admin," but this doesn't mean they are legitimate.
Legitimate admins or instance owners usually have a badge or marking on their profile indicating their role.
What to Do:
If you receive a message or post urging you to click a link to verify your account, report it immediately.
If you have any doubts about your account status, contact your server admin or moderation team directly.
To verify the authenticity of an admin or instance owner, visit the "About" page of your instance. This page typically lists contact information for the real team administering your instance.
Always be cautious when interacting with accounts claiming to be from Mastodon or your instance's admin team.
Important Reminder:
Mastodon does not perform age verification. If you receive a message or post claiming to be from Mastodon or your instance's admin team, always verify its authenticity before taking any action.
Reporting the Scam:
If you encounter this scam, report it to your instance's admin team and use relevant tags, such as #FediBlock, to help raise awareness.
Personal Note:
I'm not a cybersecurity expert, but I find this new scam in the Fediverse quite interesting. If you feel like sharing your experiences with me, I would appreciate it! I'm looking to collect cases and get a broader view of this phishing attack. Maybe I'll even try to write a report about it. Feel free to tag me in any relevant posts.
Let's stay vigilant and help each other stay safe online!
#Mastodon #Fediverse #ScamAlert #Phishing #CyberSecurity #OnlineSafety #FediBlock #StaySafe #TechCommunity #SocialMedia #ScamAwareness #SecurityTips #ReportScams #VerifyBeforeYouTrust
![The image features a warning about a potential scam on the Mastodon platform. The background is yellow with black diagonal stripes, and a large yellow triangle with an exclamation mark is prominently displayed at the top, indicating a warning. The text "SCAM ALERT" is written in bold black letters at the top of the image.
The main content is a screenshot of a social media notification from #16453 ([@]Mastodon_Moderator) to a user. The notification is:
"[⚠️ Important Notice]
Your account has been temporarily suspended for identity verification.
We’re reaching out manually to guide you through the required steps.
⚡️ Deadline: 12 hours
⚡️ Action Required: Complete the verification via the link below.
Failure to do so will result in your account remaining locked until further review.
🔗 Verification Link: https://mstd.id-83636.world/239101758
Best regards,
Mastodon Support Team"](/proxy/post_attachment/126360/971abcde58.jpg "The image features a warning about a potential scam on the Mastodon platform. The background is yellow with black diagonal stripes, and a large yellow triangle with an exclamation mark is prominently displayed at the top, indicating a warning. The text \"SCAM ALERT\" is written in bold black letters at the top of the image.
The main content is a screenshot of a social media notification from #16453 ([@]Mastodon_Moderator) to a user. The notification is:
\"[⚠️ Important Notice]
Your account has been temporarily suspended for identity verification.
We’re reaching out manually to guide you through the required steps.
⚡️ Deadline: 12 hours
⚡️ Action Required: Complete the verification via the link below.
Failure to do so will result in your account remaining locked until further review.
🔗 Verification Link: https://mstd.id-83636.world/239101758
Best regards,
Mastodon Support Team\"")
Time for a new #introduction!
I'm a former #geographer & #mapmaker, now working on a #PhD project in digital #archaeology, between #Prehistory and #openSource #geospatial.
I used to work as an #artist, I'm into #sailing (I was #livingAboard during a few years) and #musicMaking is my happy place. I'm also a happy #dad and I'm fluent in fr, en & es.
Finally, I'm the proud admin of https://Mapstodon.space, a great #Mastodon instance dedicated to maps — & full of decent and interesting people!
I've set up a #Patreon page for those who'd like to help support this Mastodon server.
There is only one tier for $4 a month which is less than the cost of a burger at a fast food restaurant.
Joining a membership via this, YT or Odysee will earn you a "Supporter" badge on your RG profile.
This is a long-term project, and it's just getting started 
Unlike "other" retro Mastodon servers, I will not flush your money down the toilet.
CupOfTea.social is a general Glitch Mastodon server for casual chit-chat and good wholesome content, based in the UK.
This server has a post size of up to 1000 characters.
You can find out more at https://cupoftea.social/about or contact the admin account @Whiskeyomega
#FeaturedServer #Mastodon #GlitchMastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse
Does anyone know where Mastodon admins hang out online?
I'd like to get better at tuning and running my instance, but I'm reaching the limit of how far I can get pulling at web searches. I'm running into some "Why does that tool do that" questions that are hard to sort out.
🎉 #IndieAppSales is back this week!
Both of our iOS apps are just $1:
Audracity ($10 → $1)
A question game that turns any gathering into deeper, more meaningful conversations. Free to try!
Mastowatch ($4 → $1)
A powerful browser and inspector for Mastodon servers. Free version available!
Both are universal apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No subscriptions!
Audracity → https://apple.co/47HmGeg
Mastowatch → https://apple.co/3VUPytt
One of the most overlooked but useful features on Mastodon is "Notes". These let you add private info to profiles which only you can see:
➡️ https://fedi.tips/what-are-notes-on-mastodon-what-does-click-to-add-note-mean-on-mastodon-profiles
A lot of people use notes for keeping track of why they blocked or muted someone, but there are also lots of other purposes.
Notes can be created on the web interface and some third party apps. Just click on the "Add note" section of a profile and type what you want.
nfld.me is Newfoundland and Labrador’s Mastodon server. Come join and connect with other Newfoundlanders and Labradorians today!
You can find out more at https://nfld.me/about or contact the admin @wilson
#FeaturedServer #Newfoundland #Labrador #NFLD #NewfoundlandAndLabrador #Newfoundlander #Labradorian #Canada #Canadian #Mastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse
Nouveau test de citation, avec un post issu d'un compte sous Mastodon 4.4.1
Vais attendre un peu le rendering qui ressemble beaucoup à de l'oembed...
Hcommons.social is a Hometown Mastodon server for all kinds of humanities scholars and practitioners around the world:
You can find out more at https://hcommons.social/about or contact the admin @hello
#FeaturedServer #Humanities #Academic #Scholars #Mastodon #HomeTown #HometownMastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse
Okay, sports fans, I've restored 4.3.9 on my private server. Yay!
The problem was that I had updated ruby. That caused local extensions to not be found. The solution was to do this:
gem pristine --all
and enjoy a cup of coffee. The errors stopped, everything was happy again, & I restarted the servers.
I'll pin this one on both servers for a while to spread the solution for "Source locally installed gems is ignoring [whatever] because it is missing extensions."
Good Day people of #Fediverse I dont understand how some people can be so cruel? Hurting People, Cruel to Animals etc.
😢💔 I hope everyone will have a nice weekend!
I definetely need help tbh, If there's anyone kind to help out 🥺🙏🏻
camp.smolnet.org is a Mastodon server for those who share a certain weariness of huge internet services that exploit their users. Server languages include English and Swedish, and the server is based in Sweden.
You can find out more at https://camp.smolnet.org/about or contact the admin @micke
#FeaturedServer #SmallTech #Svenska #Sverige #Swedish #Sweden #Mastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse
#Mastodon my friend @skelders333 is still in dire need, and things are getting worse as there hase been no movement at all
If you have spoons, can you grab this flyer and share it around?
If you don't have that many spoons can you #Boost
If you have financial security as in a roof and food that is mostly dependent on YOUR labor which provides income can you contribute?
@disabledvoices @mutualaid @MutualAidVisibility @MutualAidNet
Are you more of a reader than a watcher? We've started writing companion articles to videos.
https://fedihost.co/blog
They integrate feedback we've gotten since the video came out and platform features that have since been released.
Eventually we'll loop back and redo all the videos, but these articles let you follow along and get the most up to date information.
#PeerTube #Mastodon
Look, I have a new pin, and it's Mastodon!
Yes, it's getting out of hand. Yes, I'll continue adding more.
Mastodon.ie is a Mastodon server intended for people connected to Ireland, but open to all who respect the server rules.
Freastalaí atá dírithe ar dhaoine a bhfuil baint acu le hÉirinn, ach atá oscailte do gach duine a urramaíonn ár rialacha.
This server has been operating since 2019.
You can find out more at https://mastodon.ie/about or contact the admin @mastodonie
#FeaturedServer #Ireland #Eire #Irish #Gaeilge #Mastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse
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You can find out more at https://apobangpo.space/about or contact the admin @pixelcats
#FeaturedServer #KPop #BTS #BTSArmy #Bangtan #Korea #Korean #KoreanPop #Mastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse
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➡️ https://fedi.tips/restricting-who-can-follow-you-in-mastodon
When you do this, a little padlock 🔒 will appear on your profile.
When you receive a follow request, your server website or app will let you know and you can click ✔️ or ❌ depending on whether you approve or deny the request.
RaveNation.club is a Mastodon server for all the ravers in the universe. Anyone who listens to electronic music (or not) is welcome.
You can find out more at https://ravenation.club/about or contact the admin @main
cc @electronicmusic
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Hey @MonaApp - I really love the app, been using it since launch. Ever considered having an option for full width text and images vs. having the empty space?
just noticed today that #Mastodon 4.4 added optional about, privacy, and tos links in instance info
It's been eight years to the day since Lance Ulanoff, the storied Tech and Social Media Expert and an award-winning tech journalist, decided that Mastodon won't survive because William Shatner couldn't find him on here.
Eight years on, Mastodon stubbornly survives:
https://rys.io/en/177.html
Please join me in celebrating the annual Mastodon Won't Survive Day, right here on fedi. 
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