: Distressing images intended to frighten the recipient into paying a "fine" or "protection fee".
: A photo of an attractive person or a generic greeting (e.g., "Hey, do you remember me?") designed to start a conversation and eventually solicit money or personal information. received_1207355356878798.webp
: Screenshots showing fake "failed delivery" notices for services like USPS, FedEx, or UPS to trick you into clicking a malicious link. : Distressing images intended to frighten the recipient
For further protection, you can consult resources from the FTC on recognizing phishing or the USPIS on tracking scams . For further protection, you can consult resources from
Scammers frequently use images to bypass text-based spam filters or to create a false sense of urgency. Common scenarios include:
: Opening .webp or other media files from unknown senders can sometimes expose you to malware or tracking pixels.