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.
Table of Contents
🚩 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
From “support team © 2025” to the robotic wording, everything screams automation — not an official, human-reviewed message.
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.
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