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Abbey runs Untapped Inkwell. She's a nerdfighter, a writer, a teacher, and an enthusiast here for awesome. VidCon 2016 panelist. Community volunteer. Full Bi.
Correct!
It took my mod training AND the fact that a family member had been scammed previously by a different impersonation scam for me to be tuned in enough to realize what was happening. And the lack of punctuation was just enough that I was like "wait, no, this isn't right."
It took my mod training AND the fact that a family member had been scammed previously by a different impersonation scam for me to be tuned in enough to realize what was happening. And the lack of punctuation was just enough that I was like "wait, no, this isn't right."
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Correct!
It took my mod training AND the fact that a family member had been scammed previously by a different impersonation scam for me to be tuned in enough to realize what was happening. And the lack of punctuation was just enough that I was like "wait, no, this isn't right."
It took my mod training AND the fact that a family member had been scammed previously by a different impersonation scam for me to be tuned in enough to realize what was happening. And the lack of punctuation was just enough that I was like "wait, no, this isn't right."
Oh gosh, that sounds awful. What a horrible thing to navigate.
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Oh gosh, that sounds awful. What a horrible thing to navigate.
Agreed. I am so, so glad I have to deal with the scam posts on a regular basis because it made spotting this one much, much easier.
November 12, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Agreed. I am so, so glad I have to deal with the scam posts on a regular basis because it made spotting this one much, much easier.
And yes, this internet safety PSA is indeed brought to you by the asshat who impersonated my Great Aunt today. Fuck that guy.
November 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
And yes, this internet safety PSA is indeed brought to you by the asshat who impersonated my Great Aunt today. Fuck that guy.
Also anyone suggesting you take mushrooms, or that you can get $50,000 without having to pay it back, or an investing deal--all scams.
Stay vigilant, and remind your friends and family to do so as well! Especially your elderly family members!
Stay vigilant, and remind your friends and family to do so as well! Especially your elderly family members!
November 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Also anyone suggesting you take mushrooms, or that you can get $50,000 without having to pay it back, or an investing deal--all scams.
Stay vigilant, and remind your friends and family to do so as well! Especially your elderly family members!
Stay vigilant, and remind your friends and family to do so as well! Especially your elderly family members!
Tori you are so capable and competent--it's mostly gonna be the time constraints, rather than the skill.
November 11, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Tori you are so capable and competent--it's mostly gonna be the time constraints, rather than the skill.
Yes good point!!!
If someone is active on platforms that do have private profiles, it is always okay to turn that feature on, and since bluesky doesn't have that feature, it's good to be aware of it!!
If someone is active on platforms that do have private profiles, it is always okay to turn that feature on, and since bluesky doesn't have that feature, it's good to be aware of it!!
November 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Yes good point!!!
If someone is active on platforms that do have private profiles, it is always okay to turn that feature on, and since bluesky doesn't have that feature, it's good to be aware of it!!
If someone is active on platforms that do have private profiles, it is always okay to turn that feature on, and since bluesky doesn't have that feature, it's good to be aware of it!!
And please remember: "I don't want to" or "the vibes are off" or "no" are all valid reasons to draw those boundaries, even if you can't explain why. Sometimes, people just don't click, or it just doesn't feel right to you.
That's a good enough reason.
Okay. Be safe out there!
That's a good enough reason.
Okay. Be safe out there!
November 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
And please remember: "I don't want to" or "the vibes are off" or "no" are all valid reasons to draw those boundaries, even if you can't explain why. Sometimes, people just don't click, or it just doesn't feel right to you.
That's a good enough reason.
Okay. Be safe out there!
That's a good enough reason.
Okay. Be safe out there!
What car you drive (if any) or specific transit you take
Answers to common security questions (mom's maiden name, first pet, etc.)
Your banking or credit information
Your social security number (or your country's equivalent)
Anything that you feel compromises your safety, security, or well being
Answers to common security questions (mom's maiden name, first pet, etc.)
Your banking or credit information
Your social security number (or your country's equivalent)
Anything that you feel compromises your safety, security, or well being
November 8, 2025 at 1:20 AM
What car you drive (if any) or specific transit you take
Answers to common security questions (mom's maiden name, first pet, etc.)
Your banking or credit information
Your social security number (or your country's equivalent)
Anything that you feel compromises your safety, security, or well being
Answers to common security questions (mom's maiden name, first pet, etc.)
Your banking or credit information
Your social security number (or your country's equivalent)
Anything that you feel compromises your safety, security, or well being
If you're not sure what qualifies as personal information, an incomplete list:
Your full legal name
Your full birthdate
Your physical address/specific location
The name of your school/employer (and their locations)
Private photos
Specific details about the exterior or interior of your home...
Your full legal name
Your full birthdate
Your physical address/specific location
The name of your school/employer (and their locations)
Private photos
Specific details about the exterior or interior of your home...
November 8, 2025 at 1:20 AM
If you're not sure what qualifies as personal information, an incomplete list:
Your full legal name
Your full birthdate
Your physical address/specific location
The name of your school/employer (and their locations)
Private photos
Specific details about the exterior or interior of your home...
Your full legal name
Your full birthdate
Your physical address/specific location
The name of your school/employer (and their locations)
Private photos
Specific details about the exterior or interior of your home...
love this for you.
November 7, 2025 at 1:58 AM
love this for you.
Dan, I love this for you and your community.
November 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Dan, I love this for you and your community.