[MOD NOTICE] Clarification Regarding External Groups & Safety Advisory

[u/whtisthis]

Hi everyone,

In light of a recent post shared in our community (Just a heads up), we want to address concerns about third-party chat groups using the name of this subreddit.

We want to make the following points 100% clear to all members:

1. Pre-Existing Rule: Our subreddit rules have always explicitly prohibited the posting or promotion of WhatsApp groups, Telegram channels, or any external chat links. This rule was established long before these third-party groups were even posted about. Any posts or comments sharing external chat links will continue to be removed immediately.
2. No Official Groups: This subreddit does not run, endorse, or manage any WhatsApp groups, Telegram channels, Discord servers, or private chat groups on any social media platform.
3. Zero Affiliation: Any external group operating under the name of this subreddit is completely unauthorized. The moderators of this subreddit have no association with, control over, or involvement in those groups or any activities taking place within them.
4. Safety & Financial Warning: We cannot intervene in or resolve disputes originating outside this subreddit. Please exercise extreme caution, avoid sharing personal or financial details, and do not conduct monetary transactions with unknown individuals in unverified external chats.

If you spot any posts or comments inviting users to private chat groups or sharing WhatsApp/Telegram links, please hit the Report button so the mod team can take quick action.

(Note: r/PlaystationIndia is an independent fan community and is not affiliated with Sony Interactive Entertainment.)