"Mandatory user verification" on DEV is a scam. Here's how to spot it in 30 seconds.
Ayoub Hammoudi
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Trending history
"Mandatory user verification" on DEV is a scam. Here's how to spot it in 30 seconds. was first seen on DEV Community · Top this week on Nov 5, 2026. Since then it has appeared in 80 checks on 4 different days. Its best position was #22 of 30, reached on Nov 5, 15:43 UTC. It is #23 right now, climbing from #24 to #23 over the last 6 checks.
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Is "Mandatory user verification" on DEV is a scam. Here's how to spot it in 30 seconds. trending on DEV Community right now?
Yes. As of Nov 8, 14:43 UTC it is #23, climbing from #24 to #23 over the last 6 checks.
What is the highest rank "Mandatory user verification" on DEV is a scam. Here's how to spot it in 30 seconds. reached?
#22 on DEV Community · Top this week, on Nov 5, 15:43 UTC. Trendoday checks this list every 60 minutes.
How long has "Mandatory user verification" on DEV is a scam. Here's how to spot it in 30 seconds. been trending?
It was first seen on Nov 5, 2026 and has been on the list on 4 days (80 checks) since.