They Tried to Scam Me. Here’s How I Knew Instantly.

This message landed in my inbox recently:

At first glance, it might rattle someone. It claims my Facebook page Donato Goods is in violation of Meta’s identity policies and will be deleted unless I click a review link.

But I spotted the scam instantly. Why? Because I live and breathe cybersecurity — and this one had all the hallmarks of a classic phishing trap.

Let’s break it down.

🚩 Red Flags in This Scam

1. Suspicious URL

https://come-ai14.my.id/verify?Community-Standard5920

This isn’t a Meta domain. It’s a .my.id domain — completely unrelated to Facebook, Meta, or any legitimate business.

2. Scare Tactics + Urgency

“Your account will be permanently deleted after 24 hours.”

Urgency is the #1 tool scammers use. They want you to act fast before thinking critically.

3. Generic Language, Poor Formatting

4. False Authority

They included a real Meta help link — a clever trick to appear legitimate. But mixing real links with fake ones is classic social engineering.

🧠 How to Protect Yourself (and Others)

Never click on links in unsolicited messages.
Always check the sender domain.
Use 2FA and a secure password manager.
Install a reliable VPN like NordVPN to mask your online activity and block malicious sites.
Report these scammers to the platform they’re impersonating.

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✅ TL;DR

They tried to scam the wrong guy. I saw it coming. Now I’m sharing this so you won’t fall for it either.