That’s a good reminder that these marketplace takedowns can take a while to turn into formal charges, even after the site is already offline. On Windows, I always tell people to keep two-step verification on and stay cautious with any login alerts or messages asking for account recovery codes.
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One safety check I always tell people to do: in your browser, review the site permissions for camera, microphone, notifications, and clipboard. Scam pages often trick you into allowing one of them, and then keep bothering you later. If a random site got permission, remove it right away.
That’s a serious wake-up call. Platforms like this make account takeovers much easier, so I’d strongly recommend keeping two-step verification turned on and watching for any unusual sign-in alerts.
One practical check people miss: in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox, make sure pop-ups and redirects are blocked. Scam pages often open extra tabs or fake “virus alerts” after one bad click. If a site keeps forcing new windows, close it and don’t keep trying to get through.
