⚡ QUICK ANSWERNo real platform warns you through a stranger’s DM and sends you to a “support” account. Don’t click, don’t reply, don’t log in anywhere from the message. Check your account only through the official app or website.
Creators keep warning each other about this one, sometimes after receiving it from a friend’s hacked account. The story changes, but the goal is always your login or your money.
How the scam works
- 01The hook“Someone impersonated you” or “I reported your account by mistake”.
- 02The urgencyYour account will be banned unless you act now.
- 03The fake contactA “staff” or “support” account, link or email.
- 04The askYour login, a verification code, or a payment to “unlock” the account.
The red flags
- A DM, not an official notification inside the platform.
- Pressure to act right now.
- A “support” contact that is a normal user account.
- Any request for a password, code or payment.
- It comes from a friend whose writing style feels off.
If you already replied
- Change your password from the official site.
- Turn on two-factor sign-in.
- Log out of other sessions.
- Warn friends if the message came from a hacked account.
- Report the account to the platform.
FAQ
Do platforms contact creators by DM about bans?Major platforms use official notifications and emails, not DMs from user accounts.
What if the message came from a friend?Their account may be hacked. Check with them another way.
Can I report the scam account?Yes. Report it as a scam or impersonation on the platform.
I sent my code. What now?Change your password from the official site, turn on two-factor sign-in and log out of all sessions.
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