Social Media & Influencers
Hacked accounts, fake followers, and brand-deal cons.
'Apply for Your Verification Badge' Scam
A message offers to get you a verification badge (blue check) and either phishes your login or charges a fake fee for a badge you never receive.
Read the guide →'Your Account Violated Our Policy' Suspension Phish
A message claims your Facebook/Instagram account or page violated policy and will be disabled unless you 'appeal' now — the appeal link steals your login and 2FA.
Read the guide →Copyright-Strike 'Appeal Here' Credential Phish
A fake 'copyright strike' notice pressures creators to appeal through a link that steals their account login and two-factor code.
Read the guide →Fake 'Brand Ambassador / We'll Pay You to Post' Scam
A 'brand' offers to pay you to post or sends a 'free PR package,' then runs a fake-check/overpayment scam or harvests your personal and banking data.
Read the guide →Fake Customer-Support DM Reply
When you post a complaint or tag a company on social media, a fake 'support' account DMs you first, then phishes your login, card, or seed phrase.
Read the guide →Follower / Likes-Boost Account Takeover
A service promising more followers/likes asks for your login or payment, then hijacks your account or takes your money for fake, disappearing engagement.
Read the guide →Hacked-Friend 'Check This Out / Vote for Me' Link
A message from a friend's hacked account sends you a link ('is this you?', 'vote for me', 'check this out') that phishes your login and spreads to your contacts.
Read the guide →Livestream 'Donation Match / Charity Stream' Scam
A fake or hijacked livestream promises to match your donation or run a giveaway (often crypto) if you send money first — but nothing is matched and nothing comes back.
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