SOCHQ Threat Intel · Scam

Dangerous Scam Link Confirmed Active

A shortened web link (https://s4w.in/apZed) has been confirmed as a phishing page designed to steal personal information from anyone who clicks it. Children or parents could encounter this link shared via text, email, or social media.

What to do: Do not click this link, and warn your children never to click unfamiliar shortened links — if anyone in your household has visited it, change passwords and check for any entered personal details immediately.

Source: paste_monitor ↗

What this means for your family

If anyone in your family gets a text, email, or social media message with a shortened link like this one, don't click it—it's designed to trick you into giving away passwords or personal information. Teach your kids to ask before clicking any unfamiliar links, and if someone did visit it by accident, change your passwords right away and let your bank know to be safe.

More threats like this

Dangerous Fake Website Confirmed Active Dangerous fake website confirmed stealing personal info Fake Sign-In Page Stealing Passwords Fake website stealing personal info confirmed active Dangerous Fake Website Confirmed Active

Every business has a security team. Your family can too.

SOCHQ watches your home network for scams, breaches, and threats like this — and tells you in plain language what to do.

See how SOCHQ Family works Check your family's safety →

This page is general safety guidance, not individualized security advice. When in doubt, go directly to the official source.