Spot scams and protect your account

Be wary of pressure, unexpected payments and requests for secrecy.

Stop if someone asks for a banking password, one-time security code, remote access to your device, or a fee to release a supposed reward.
Treat guaranteed returns and urgent private offers cautiously. Verify the organisation using contact details you found independently, not the message you received.
Never accept a job that asks you to receive money in your own account and forward it elsewhere. This can involve money laundering, even if you are offered a commission.
Use a unique password and enable two-step verification where a service offers it. Do not reuse your banking or email password here.
Report suspicious posts and messages through support. Do not repost clickable scam links or screenshots containing personal information.

A moderator will never need your banking password or security code.