The fake report message that ends with a stolen Reddit account A direct message arrives on Reddit from a stranger, and it invites a reply. That reply is the point. This scheme runs on social engineering, with no malware and no malicious links, and it has spread across Reddit, Discord, and similar platforms. The goal is a single piece of information: a login or verification code that hands your account to someone else. “The conversation usually starts with one of two claims. Either the person says someone reported their account and it looks like it was you, or they claim they accidentally reported your account by mistake. If you deny it, the scammer doesn’t argue. They say it was probably an honest mistake and keep the conversation going. They might ask if you know who reported them or…