Discussion Forum: Thread 367944

 Author: IceWorm View Messages Posted By IceWorm
 Posted: Mar 8, 2025 05:38
 Subject: Update on scam messages
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IceWorm (326)

Location:  United Kingdom, England
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Just reposting in case like me, you haven't seen these messages until now
and a few pointers to be aware of regarding bricklink admin scams:

1. Bricklink will contact you directly via email regarding serious issues with
your account.
2. If 'bricklink' has contacted you via the messaging system, make sure
to check the account, if its a random generation username with 0 feedback like
this, its a scam.
3. If you are asked to click any link to revalidate or complete some other service,
read the link, if it is different from bricklink's usual '.com' such
as this '.icu' its a scam.
4. Check for spelling mistakes. Yes spelling mistakes can be found through legit
sources but its far less likely and they're usually a good first indicator
of a scam.
5. Informalities such as 'dear user' are copy paste hallmarks, again
sometimes this impersonal touch can be found in official outreach but not normally
for personal account notifications.
6. Read the caution warning at the top!!!!!!

Stay safe!