[Bug]: Potential Scam

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2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
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35/100
Issue type
Bug
Clarity
Clearly specified
Activity status
Stale
Domain
documentation

Research direction

Open the Scroll upgrades page at https://docs.scroll.io/en/technology/overview/scroll-upgrades/ and inspect the Telegram technical-updates link. Remove the non-functional Telegram link, correct the reported “Scoll” typos, and verify that the page no longer directs users to the inactive channel.

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Describe the bug
Scroll tech updates User does not exist

The official documentation website includes a link to a Telegram channel named scroll_tech_updates. Currently, this link is non-functional, displaying a message that the channel does not exist. To address this issue and mitigate potential security risks, a commit was made to remove the Telegram link from the project repository.

Key Risks of Maintaining the Inactive Link:

Impersonation by Scammers: Malicious actors could create a Telegram channel with the same name, misleading users into believing it is the official channel. This deception could facilitate the spread of fraudulent information or malicious links.

Phishing Attempts: Scammers might redirect users to phishing websites designed to steal sensitive information or funds from their wallets.

Erosion of Trust: Fraudulent activities originating from a seemingly official channel could severely damage the project's reputation and undermine user trust.

I have encountered similar situations in other projects. Here is an example: https://github.com/farcasterxyz/docs/pull/297

Additionally updated typos in docs Scoll -> Scroll

To Reproduce
  1. Go to https://docs.scroll.io/en/technology/overview/scroll-upgrades/
  2. Click on Telegram channel for technical updates
  3. See that the Telegram channel does not exist
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