How to prevent scammers from sending you Direct Messages (DMs) on Discord.

Step 1: Open Discord

• Launch the Discord app on your device and log in.
  
  
  
  Step 2: Go to User Settings

• Click on the ⚙️ "Settings" icon (bottom left on desktop, tap your profile picture on mobile).
  
  
  
  Step 3: Open Social Permissions

• Scroll down and select "Content & Social."
  
  

Step 4: Disable Direct Messages from Server Members

• Toggle off "Allow direct messages from server members."

• This will prevent DMs from people who are in the same servers as you.
  
  
  
  
  Step 5: Adjust Friend Request Settings

• Under "Who can add you as a friend," choose:

  • Friends of Friends (safer)

  • Server Members (if necessary)
    
    

• This reduces random friend requests from unknown users.

Step 6: Block Unwanted Messages

• If someone is still sending you messages, right-click their name (or tap on mobile), and select Block.
  
  

Now your DMs are protected from unwanted messages! 🚫💬

Additional Tips to Stay Safe

✔️ Never click suspicious links from unknown users.
✔️ Avoid giving out personal information (email, phone number, etc.).
✔️ Report and block scammers by right-clicking their name and selecting "Block."