WARNING - Phishing Scams are Back!
If you receive a comment or otherwise message with a link in it, DO NOT click the link.
The link is not a real Steemit link and will take you to a website that is designed to steal your information.
Yesterday @johngreenfield posted a warning about the pictured @soniia account. This account was also discovered by @noctisk who posted a warning in Korean.
Another user, @the-reaper, found a different account with a similar tactic.
Mouse over all links and examine them carefully prior to clicking.
Private Posting Key
Using your private posting key instead of your password will keep your account safe. It will ensure that even should someone get your key, they will not be able to take your money or lock you out of your account.
To get your private posting key go to Wallet --> Permissions --> Show Private Key (the key will be revealed)
Recover Your Account
If your account has been compromised and you can no longer log in with your password, you will need to recover the account immediately. Fill out the following form and wait for the Steemit Inc team to do their magic: (may take up to 24 hours)
https://steemit.com/recover_account_step_1
See a Phishing Account?
Report it to @steemcleaners and other community members at https://steemit.chat/channel/steemitabuse and we will flag the account to hide its comments.
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My account is now recovered from phishing attack, my reputation now is zero :(:(:(
Thanks for letting me know, I'll help you get restored.
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Excellent heads up! Great reminder as we all like to explore. This can get us into the thick of it at times. Thanks so much!
son of a bitch
A good reminder for the Steemit user...I think not all of it are the link to hell some just want to promote other post on related articles but I hope you tell more how it was exactly the link with phising Scams more details on it will be much appreciate and what will happen after or symptom that can ruin the other Steemit user.. Thanks
In this case it's best to just avoid links, especially since a lot of users are using Steemit and related frontends on their phones. The lack of following positive links like other posts is a loss that's worth it, considering that an account that falls for the malicious link will have a hard time recovering and will lose all its mobile funds.
The way these phishing links work is they typically make it look like the user logged out and then ask to log back in. Once you do, they've got the account. If it's a password, they change it and steal all the money. If its just the posting key they'll use it to post other comments to get more victims.
COOL, already a double Witness Voter ;)
Thanks GP! GO GAMMA (#thealliance)
and GO #STeEMSILVerGOLD!
Thank you for this info, I am resteeming for my friends too!
One can never be too careful..
Your writing is very good & also thanks for sharing....
Read it. It's actually important.
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lol,
Nice post.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thanks for the heads up! Resteeming for others to read.
Thanks for the info!