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 Author: Shanes_Bricks View Messages Posted By Shanes_Bricks
 Posted: May 6, 2025 16:38
 Subject: Another SCAM
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Shanes_Bricks (68)

Location:  Canada, Alberta
Member Since Contact Type Status
Sep 23, 2019 Contact Member Seller
Buying Privileges - OKSelling Privileges - OK
Store: Alberta Super Bricks
I Recieved this today from a Brick link user, be warned it is a scam.

CAUTION: This message originated from another BrickLink member and not a BrickLink
employee or administrator. Please avoid clicking on any links, sending funds,
or replying with any personal information.
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CAUTION:: This message is from the official Bricklink tech support bot. All data
is protected.

Dear user, your store is temporarily suspended from sales.

We have noticed suspicious activity on your account.

In accordance with our license agreement and privacy policy, user verification
is mandatory for all individuals who wish to retain access to our platform.
In order to regain full access to BrickLink, you must provide your payment card
details for security purposes (all data is protected).
This procedure is in place to enhance the security of our community and protect
users from potential fraudulent activities.

In addition, you will receive a $20 bonus on your future orders, which can be
redeemed once the background check is complete.

▎ Here's how to verify your account

1. Follow the link below.
2. Click the “Verification” button.
3. Follow the tech support instructions on the verification page
 Author: Blockscout2027 View Messages Posted By Blockscout2027
 Posted: May 17, 2025 20:31
 Subject: Re: Another SCAM
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Blockscout2027 (90)

Location:  USA, Tennessee
Member Since Contact Type Status
Sep 1, 2021 Contact Member Seller
Buying Privileges - OKSelling Privileges - OK
Store: Spicygrandpa’s Bricks
In Announce, Shanes_Bricks writes:
  I Recieved this today from a Brick link user, be warned it is a scam.

CAUTION: This message originated from another BrickLink member and not a BrickLink
employee or administrator. Please avoid clicking on any links, sending funds,
or replying with any personal information.
------------------------------------------------------------
CAUTION:: This message is from the official Bricklink tech support bot. All data
is protected.

Dear user, your store is temporarily suspended from sales.

We have noticed suspicious activity on your account.

In accordance with our license agreement and privacy policy, user verification
is mandatory for all individuals who wish to retain access to our platform.
In order to regain full access to BrickLink, you must provide your payment card
details for security purposes (all data is protected).
This procedure is in place to enhance the security of our community and protect
users from potential fraudulent activities.

In addition, you will receive a $20 bonus on your future orders, which can be
redeemed once the background check is complete.

▎ Here's how to verify your account

1. Follow the link below.
2. Click the “Verification” button.
3. Follow the tech support instructions on the verification page


I have also received this very message. thinking this is phishing I have not
responded. it was not in an email it was in my message box on my store site.
Am I correct thinking this is a scam?
 Author: Nubs_Select View Messages Posted By Nubs_Select
 Posted: May 17, 2025 20:35
 Subject: Re: Another SCAM
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Nubs_Select (4910)

Location:  Canada, Ontario
Member Since Contact Type Status
Mar 15, 2016 Contact Member Seller
Buying Privileges - OKSelling Privileges - OK
Store: Nub's Select
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In Announce, Spicygrandpa writes:
  In Announce, Shanes_Bricks writes:
  I Recieved this today from a Brick link user, be warned it is a scam.

CAUTION: This message originated from another BrickLink member and not a BrickLink
employee or administrator. Please avoid clicking on any links, sending funds,
or replying with any personal information.
------------------------------------------------------------
CAUTION:: This message is from the official Bricklink tech support bot. All data
is protected.

Dear user, your store is temporarily suspended from sales.

We have noticed suspicious activity on your account.

In accordance with our license agreement and privacy policy, user verification
is mandatory for all individuals who wish to retain access to our platform.
In order to regain full access to BrickLink, you must provide your payment card
details for security purposes (all data is protected).
This procedure is in place to enhance the security of our community and protect
users from potential fraudulent activities.

In addition, you will receive a $20 bonus on your future orders, which can be
redeemed once the background check is complete.

▎ Here's how to verify your account

1. Follow the link below.
2. Click the “Verification” button.
3. Follow the tech support instructions on the verification page


I have also received this very message. thinking this is phishing I have not
responded. it was not in an email it was in my message box on my store site.
Am I correct thinking this is a scam?

yes, 100% a scam