From 185e097a3bda262cc3ff98a89941877f78dde0d1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Thomas Kern <142808316+Thomas1034@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:29:09 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Create a tag describing the vanity URL scams (#171) Describes a recent (as of 12/20/2024) scam involving multiple Discord vanity URLs created by scammers. Gives a high-level overview of their tactics, and advises users not to join their servers or reveal their Microsoft account information. --- tags/faq/scam | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) create mode 100644 tags/faq/scam diff --git a/tags/faq/scam b/tags/faq/scam new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e0ee27c --- /dev/null +++ b/tags/faq/scam @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +type: text + +--- + +Scammers are targeting the Minecraft community with fake Fabric Discord servers. These people are **not** affiliated with Fabric! + +They have several common tactics, including vandalizing servers, spam-posting in online games and livestreams, and posting threatening messages in Dynmap chats. They mostly target offline-mode servers. + +These scammers may ask you to log in or authenticate with your Microsoft account. **Don't do this!** They will steal your account.