Got a DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice from Citi Legal about a photo on your website? Don’t fret, it’s just an SEO backlinking scam trying to get free links on your website. Read on to find out what this scam is, how to recognize it, and how to avoid getting a real notice like this in the future.
Dear Chelsea, this week somebody tried to scam me by inviting me to be on Chelsea Handler’s podcast. And if you are familiar with this scam, this time they are switching it up and offering no money!
It’s not like anybody is ever going to get the money, but still, I’d like to be offered the usual $3-$5,000 to be scammed.
The America’s Favorite Couple contest, run by Colossal Management, raises funds for charities like the L.A. Regional Food Bank. While it appears legitimate, concerns over its voting system and potential scams persist. Though there are winners, skepticism arises regarding the transparency of vote distribution and the authenticity of contestant profiles.
An email from Asher Barin claims to launch a scam website, BloombergSources dot com, offering $2100 for a banner ad. The scam mirrors previous scams, tricking victims with a fake Bloomberg website. Users are urged to be cautious as the scammers may secure free advertising without payment, potentially misleading with guest post offers.
Some brands are using fake Facebook comments to boost sales, sometimes with fake profiles or by paying people to leave comments.
Here’s how to recognize a fake Facebook comment.
