Common Discord Scams
Be cautious of messages involving:
Free Nitro or giveaways
"Free Nitro", "You won a prize", or "Claim your reward"
Fake Discord support
Messages pretending to be from Discord staff or moderators
Fake partnerships or sponsorships
Malicious links
Shortened URLs or look-alike domains
Suspicious files
"Screenshots", "mods", or "leaked content"
How Phishing Works
Phishing attempts often:
- Imitate official Discord or well-known websites
- Create urgency or fear ("Your account will be banned")
- Ask for login credentials, tokens, or personal data
Discord will never ask for your password or 2FA codes.
Protection Best Practices
- Never click unknown or unsolicited links
- Do not download files from strangers
- Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
- Use strong, unique passwords
- Educate members to report suspicious messages immediately
What to Do If a Scam Is Detected
- Block and report the user
- Delete scam messages if you have permission
- Warn affected members
- Review audit logs and recent role changes
- Reset passwords and revoke sessions if an account was compromised
Educate Your Community
- Pin scam warnings in public channels
- Create a #security or #announcements channel
- Share examples of common scams regularly
Security reminder: Scams succeed when users act quickly without thinking. Taking a moment to verify messages can prevent serious damage.
Discordium note: Discordium.org actively promotes safe, NSFW-free communities and removes servers or bots associated with scams or fraudulent activity.