Post #1601858

2026-04-15 23:40 UTC

@timixretroplays @r3spawndbae @EvelynOctavia When I got my current phone, I went to install the usual apps. After installing FB Messenger and logging in (with email and password), I noticed the interface being a bit different from what I had a few days before, then noticed the icon was kinda odd looking. I decided to look at the app info on GPlay, and realized I had not installed the official app. I don't recall the specific developer name shown, but it was kinda official looking.

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@diegomartinez@mstdn.social 2026-04-15 23:40

@timixretroplays @r3spawndbae @EvelynOctavia Somehow, a (very probably scam) app got into the top of search results, and I inadvertently installed it, and gave it my login information. I managed to login via official means, and change the password. Thankfully, I never ever added any kind of payment information like credit cards or such, and I don't think they could get anything useful from the account, or send messages on my behalf.

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@r3spawndbae@mastodon.social 2026-04-16 07:48

@diegomartinez @timixretroplays @EvelynOctavia This kind of thing catches out a lot of people: even those who are usually careful or think they'd never fall for a scam. At the end of the day, scams only exist because they work often enough to be worth it. No one is infallible. Which is why it’s risky to assume any particular group or person is immune.

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