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BEWARE Fake verification notices (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I just saw this and felt I should share it. I'm sure most people here wouldn't fall for it but it can't hurt to make sure 👍

Edit: I just wanted to add, I have no idea what this tried to copy. I'm using Firefox on Linux which is perhaps why it didn't make it to my clipboard 🤷

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[-] [email protected] 119 points 2 months ago

If your web browser tells you to do something outside of your web browser, you shouldn't.

[-] [email protected] 81 points 2 months ago

Please check your phone for the verification code we sent you 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

I get my messages in my browser though

[-] [email protected] 20 points 2 months ago

Many non tech users wouldn’t even realize they were leaving the browser.

[-] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

Non tech users...like the Amish?

[-] [email protected] 12 points 2 months ago

I meant “non tech literate” but I’ll own it at this point 🤣

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