Login or credential request
You're prompted to 'verify', 'confirm', or 're-enter' your username and password, often via a link or lookalike sender.
Example only - do not act on it
Example only: Verify your account now to avoid suspension: [fake-link removed]
Why scammers use this
Capturing your login lets the scammer take over the account. Lookalike senders and brand names make the request feel legitimate.
What to do
- Don't log in via a link.
- Open the official app and check for any real notice.
- Turn on two-step verification.
What not to do
- Do not enter your password on a linked page.
- Do not trust a sender just because it shows a brand name.
- Do not reuse passwords across accounts.
How to verify safely
Don't trust the link - reach the company yourself via its official app or a web address you type. If the claim is real, you'll see it there.
Scams where this appears
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Why would a real company ask me to re-verify my login?
They generally don't, via links. Log in through the official app or website you already use, not through a message link.