Hello all.
Mastodon does NOT solicit paid verification.
Looks like there’s a new version of the fake ‘Mastodon Team’ phishing attempts that are targeting new users by replying to Introduction posts.
Again, please alert new users, and please report and block this fraudulent account.
![A phishing post with a link for the unwary from a new so-called ‘Mastodon Team’ account. It reads “ Hello, dear Mastodon user! We've noticed your activity on our forum and are ready to offer you cooperation. To proceed, please complete the verification using the link that our assistant will send you below. [bad link] Once verified, you will be able to receive monthly payments from our company. Thank you for everything, Mastodon!”](https://cdn.tenforward.social/media_attachments/files/115/323/014/134/522/248/original/21a405b8faca2763.png)
![A phishing post with a link for the unwary from a new so-called ‘Mastodon Team’ account. It reads “ Hello, dear Mastodon user! We've noticed your activity on our forum and are ready to offer you cooperation. To proceed, please complete the verification using the link that our assistant will send you below. [bad link] Once verified, you will be able to receive monthly payments from our company. Thank you for everything, Mastodon!”](https://cdn.tenforward.social/media_attachments/files/115/323/716/043/096/072/original/c29da243a208a34c.jpeg)