**Hello dear Steemians!**

After my first account was hacked more than a week ago I decided to make this post so more Steemians specially the newbies will be more aware & not to be the next victim of these bandits!
![B034C534-FA3C-40FA-ABD1-0C2E4A783736-352-000000A36E4E7D0F.jpeg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmds3gaAvpNXMsNnELmfJg1BvcRVq1HrHeXXTK17SpKLfr/B034C534-FA3C-40FA-ABD1-0C2E4A783736-352-000000A36E4E7D0F.jpeg)
<center><h6>[image source](https://businesstech.co.za/news/industry-news/206328/why-phishing-attacks-are-so-effective/)</h6></center>



<center><h4>PHISHING LINK</h4></center>
Most of the hack reports I've read started with a link that you shouldn't click because it will lead you to a deceiving third party site that looks almost the same to Steemit. 

Look at this animal, spamming other new prospect victims using my account, acting like as if he/she's the anti-plagiarism bot @cheetah. Right @cheetah?😉
![IMG_8988.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmdL8vSvBpymKfwae8EkmW6eaBrv1ARu8CoFsEeQMDXDTA/IMG_8988.JPG)

Another example.
A steemit user leave his user name which you think is a normal spam, and then if you click the user name it will leads to the user's profile, **BUT!** and again, in a  deceiving website that LOOKS ALMOST THE SAME to Steemit.
![IMG_8995.PNG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmRqDQ5Deqmx8bmX4FYQoen4cfC9egK7HMDSqECbHfzR63/IMG_8995.PNG)
Note: @purpleandgold user is not the hacker. [Source here](https://steemit.com/scam/@deathwing/warning-about-phishing-links).
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<center><h4>PHISHING WEBSITES</h4></center>
Here are some of the phishing or fake websites Hidden on those links.

As you can see, the fake name site that I've boxed in red is **"Sleemit"** and not Steemit. Pretty close huh!👇
![IMG_8997.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmakWjCdNfWUzRhsVtBhY6VF4cuEVcppNdPgSk3dwqc8aF/IMG_8997.JPG)



Another one is **"Steemil"** 
Just like the other one, the letter "t" is replace with "l". 👇
![IMG_8989.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmaqMUoFgiHWMognoxnguNbcCfSHjkZzFX2GSwnmbASbYJ/IMG_8989.JPG)



and "**Steemit.com**" where you might think that the white dot under the letter S is just somekind of a white tiny dirt on your phone or laptop screen but take a closer look again! On the left side, it says is a very clear word: **"not secure"**. 👇
![IMG_8992.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmP1anw8U8vhNLWRHsJ9YP23knJN82L5ytNCS87ACB4Ki1/IMG_8992.JPG).
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<center><h4>HOW TO AVOID BEING A VICTIM</h4></center>

Like I wrote on my [re-introduce post](https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@joyrobinson/my-account-was-hacked-but-no-regrets-just-lesson-learned-and-gratefulness), lesson learned:

Be more **"Attention to detail"**  and **Think not just twice but thrice before clicking** unfamiliar or malicious link/sites! Better be safe than sorry.

**ONLY use POSTING key to post and comment** to prevent the hackers to steal your account.

And the most important thing,
**Always Keep your ACTIVE and OWNER keys safe at all time** and consider it your bank account password.


<center><h4>Helpful Steemians Where You Can Report This Matter:</h4></center>
@guiltyparties or @steemitcleaners 
Contact on [discord](https://discord.gg/aVJ5cGy)
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**Hope you find my first post worth reading!**
**Have a JOYful day Steemian!**
![IMG_8972.PNG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmUg6XszhHCyYSfnadfvx8kxebyFDuXzxHTNdGb4sx8u5x/IMG_8972.PNG)