Fake Accounts and Impersonation in any: what actually matters to know

A recent incident involved a scammer impersonating administrator Daria. Key indicators of a scammer include: they contact you first, claim to offer paid services, or recommend 'advisors' via private messages. The real administrator Daria never initiates contact, has no other accounts, and does not provide paid services. Always use the chat's pinned messages to initiate contact with administration or experts. Report suspicious profiles to the security administrator (Daria in this case) with all details to help block them.

Scammers create 'twin' profiles visually similar to legitimate experts. Always verify usernames carefully, only contact experts listed in pinned messages, and avoid clicking links or responding to direct messages from unknown 'helpers.' If an expert asks for more money than initially agreed upon, or quickly deletes messages, it's a strong indicator of fraud. Verify contacts with official security administrators if unsure.

They often target users asking about currency exchange or money transfers in personal messages. Key safety rules: ignore unsolicited direct messages, do not send advance payments, verify administrators' profiles, and only interact with vetted experts listed in the channel's pinned messages.

Indicators include: proactive private messages, usernames with slight misspellings (e.g., 'Traveil' instead of 'Travel'), and lack of mutual group membership. Always verify administrative communication through pinned messages and never conduct transactions via DMs.