# New Scam: EOS Account verification

> Scam Prevention

Canonical: https://help.blockzhub.io/articles/new-scam-eos-account-verification

Do NOT follow this instructions if you get a private message from any "official" EOS Account on social media.

In this case, an impersonator uses a fake social media account that looks like the official EOS Microloan account.

They ask for your private key to steal your money.  
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**This is a scam!**

![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/blockzhub-help-center-public-images/articles/f9aa22ab-e895-48bc-b188-382538fdc540/d03c13803f29.jpg)

**Best practices:**

* Never follow any instructions you get via private messages on social media.
* Never enter your private key on social media or suspicious websites.
* If you are not 100% sure, you can always ask EOSsupport.io before clicking on a link!

## Check our list of known EOS Scams!

Make sure you are [up-to-date with all the ongoing EOS scams](https://help.eossupport.io/en/collections/3054104-new-to-eos-start-here#scam-prevention)! Stay safe.

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Author: Dario Cesaro

Editor: Randall Roland

Translator: -

Sources & References:

* [Collection of scams on EOS](https://help.eossupport.io/en/collections/3054104-new-to-eos-start-here#scam-prevention)