RALEIGH, N.C. — Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina (BBB) is aspiring influencers about the possibility of scammers using social media sponsorships to steal money or sensitive information.
“Any aspiring influencer or college athletes trying to take advantage of the recent NIL NCAA changes need to be aware of phony companies trying to con them,” said Mallory Wojciechowski, president, and CEO of BBB. “These scammers promise bogus perks in exchange for posting product pictures but these “brand ambassadors” just end up losing money.”
How the scam works:
A “company” contacts you through your Instagram, TikTok, or other social media account. The company representative wants to know if you would be interested in becoming a “brand ambassador.” It sounds like a great opportunity and an easy way to receive a favorite product at a discount or even for free. All you need to do is post photos of yourself using the product. In exchange, the company will give you a commission, send free products, and provide exposure for your social accounts.
However, there’s a catch! According to BBB Scam Tracker, several victims from across the country have reported first having to buy items, anything from sunglasses to jewelry to cosmetics. According to reports, the items cost $50 or more and arrived broken or in some other unusable state. Other times, the scammer charged victims upfront for a “background check.” No matter how the scam works, the outcome was the same. Victims paid...
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