cyrus, 
Not sure when these were added, but I've noticed in the latest @signalapp beta that these handy but short tips on avoiding scams and alike in your inbox now exist. Good work to whoever had the idea :)
(Apologies if the media is in the wrong order lmao)
#Privacy #Signal #Security #Tech
Signal screenshot: Safety Tips Be careful when accepting message reqeusts from people you don't know. Watch out for: [Image showing some grey pills to represent text in a message bubble, followed by these emojis inside the bubble: 📦💰❓❓; This is followed by this emoji outside of the message bubble: 🤔] Fake businesses and institutions Be careful of businesses or government agencies contacting you. Messages involving tax agencies, couriers and more can be spam. [Previous Tip] [Next Tip]
Signal screenshot: Safety Tips Be careful when accepting message reqeusts from people you don't know. Watch out for: [Image showing a message bubble with the following emojis: 💰💰💰🚀🚀🚀; There is a '👎' reaction on the message.] Crypto or money scams If someone you don't know messages you about cryptocurrency (like Bitcoin) or a financial opportunity, be careful—it's likely spam. [Previous Tip] [Next Tip]
Signal screenshot: Safety Tips Be careful when accepting message reqeusts from people you don't know. Watch out for: [Image showing a message bubble, with a cut-off link starting in "www.spam..."; The following emoji is overlaid on the message: 🚨] Messages with links Be careful of messages from people you don't know that have links to websites. Never visit links from people you don't trust. [Previous Tip] [Next Tip]
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