40,000 hacked Discord accounts blocked + new HoneyPot
April 2026 recap across the 355,000 Discord servers protected by RaidProtect (from March 21 to May 1, 2026): 1.4 million scam images deleted by ScamLens and 40,000 hacked Discord accounts identified. We're also launching the HoneyPot, a new anti-spam trap channel that complements ScamLens by catching scams not yet cataloged and other forms of automated spam (links, mentions, text raids).
🛰️ Recap: ScamLens, RaidProtect's image anti-scam
ScamLens is the image anti-scam module of RaidProtect, the Discord protection bot. It analyzes every image in real time and automatically deletes the ones it identifies as fraudulent: crypto scams, fake celebrity giveaways (MrBeast, Elon Musk, Kick, Stake…), fake online casino promotions. No rules to write, no blocklist to maintain: just add RaidProtect, ScamLens activates by default.
📊 ScamLens recap since February 14, 2026
Cumulative data since the early activation of ScamLens on , across the 355,000 Discord servers protected by RaidProtect:
| Indicator (cumulative since February 14) | March 21, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Images analyzed (unique) | 162,000 | 890,000 | +450% |
| Scam images detected (unique) | 62,000 | 82,000 | +32% |
| Fraudulent images deleted | 260,000 | 1,400,000 | +440% |
| Hacked Discord accounts identified | 15,000 | 40,000 | +167% |
The volume of deleted images has more than quintupled: the extended coverage now catches images that were escaping analysis for technical reasons related to the Discord CDN. The unique image catalog only grows by 32% because attackers keep cycling through a few visual clusters (re-crops, filters, retouches).
A "2-image" variant (instead of 4) has appeared during the period; ScamLens covers it, and several spikes of ~2,000 deletions per minute have already been intercepted. Each image is processed in ~400 ms, before most members have even had time to see it.
🆕 Updates
⏱️ Automatic 24h timeout
We now apply a 24-hour automatic timeout to any account flagged by ScamLens. This gives the legitimate owner (almost always a hijacking victim) time to regain control and cut off the attackers' access.
🍯 The RaidProtect HoneyPot
A Discord HoneyPot (or "trap channel") is a channel where no legitimate member is supposed to post. Hacked accounts and spam bots, on the other hand, dump their payload (images, links, mentions, pings) into every channel without filtering, including the trap. Any message landing there triggers an automatic sanction, regardless of its content.
RaidProtect now ships its own HoneyPot. With /settings → HoneyPot, the bot creates the channel, places it at the top of the server, and posts a translated warning message.
Why the RaidProtect HoneyPot rather than another?
Our HoneyPot is directly connected to ScamLens:
- ScamLens runs first. If an image posted in the trap is already known, it's deleted and the HoneyPot does not trigger: it lets ScamLens act.
- The HoneyPot enriches ScamLens. Any new image caught in a trap channel feeds our catalog, which then blocks the wave across the 355,000 protected servers.
What each one covers
- ScamLens = known scam images, deleted with 24h timeout.
- HoneyPot = everything else: link spam, text raids, mass mentions, bots, and new images not yet identified.
ScamLens is active by default. Enabling the HoneyPot doesn't break anything, it just closes the blind spots.
❓ FAQ
Why is my Discord account sending messages on its own?
Your account has likely been hacked. Scammers steal the authentication token (fake site, infected software, malicious extension) and use it to spam scam images on every server you're in. Change your Discord password, enable two-factor authentication and revoke active sessions.
What should I do if one of my members is broadcasting a crypto scam?
Don't ban them: it's almost always a hacked account, not a malicious user. Reach out privately so they can secure their account. ScamLens already removes the image on the fly, without punishing the legitimate owner.
How do I recognize a fake crypto promotion on Discord?
Any crypto "giveaway", online casino with a celebrity logo or miracle investment is a scam. Discord never runs cryptocurrency distributions, and no serious brand spams across multiple servers.
What is a HoneyPot on Discord?
A HoneyPot (or trap channel) is a channel visible to everyone but where no legitimate member should write. Any message that lands there is necessarily automated spam: RaidProtect automatically sanctions the account (ban, softban, kick, timeout, jail or mute, your choice).
How do I enable the HoneyPot on my Discord server?
Add RaidProtect, run /settings → HoneyPot, then "Create the channel". The bot creates the trap channel, places it at the top of the server and posts a translated warning message. Details in the documentation.
Does RaidProtect automatically protect against spam?
Yes. Add RaidProtect with the recommended permissions: ScamLens is active by default and deletes fraudulent images in ~400 ms. The HoneyPot activates in one click via /settings to close the blind spots (link spam, text raids, new image formats).