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Thursday, July 11

New scam alert!!! How scammers scam influencers in 2019. Read now and be smart.


As an influencer, I come across different agents that represent various brands. People are developing new scamming techniques, and bloggers and influencers are not left out. The irony of it is that influencers can get scammed by fake agents. Popular online stores have a lot of agents and some scammers are aware of this. Recently, an agent claiming to represent Rosegal sent me an email, asking if I will like to be a part of the summer campaign. She offered me items of clothing but I suggested we do an article publishing post and gave her my cost. She replied to my email stating that she will like to start with a collaboration featuring Rosegal products on my social platforms, asking me to select the items I will like to feature and add them to my cart.  I did and sent her the order number. She demanded that I re-order using a link, which I did. She then replied to my email again, asking that I send her the email and login password to my Rosegal account. Mind you, this is not the 1st time I am working with brands that require you to select items on their online store.  I totally knew this was a fraud because if the company was aware that she is an agent reaching out to influencers she should automatically have access to another agent working with the same online store who handles orders and can access my profile without asking for my Rosegal password.






People are beginning to understand that influencers, bloggers, and marketers that know their way around the online (digital) and physical marketing industry stand to gain a lot in the long run and they are looking for new ways to scam them. Any agent working with a brand asking you to give out your email and login password to any website they claim to work with/for is totally fake. If you have used your card or have your card details on the website you are at risk. Be very smart as an influencer.



With that being said, summer is fast coming to an end and it feels bad. Winter isn't my season as you all know. I am happy with the way the sun shines bright on my window in the morning with its rays penetrating into the room. It is a fresh blessing directly from heaven filled with vitamin D.
Today, I am sharing a style post. I have worn this mustard yellow jumpsuit before but I decided to restyle it accessorizing with my vintage bag from Jessicabuurman and Birkenstocks from Czasnabuty.pl. Wristwatch Nicole Vienna.
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  1. Oh wow!Influencers and bloggers should be wary about this kind of scam.

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    1. Hopeful they get to read this post and not get scammed.

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  2. I've heard quite a bit about this. Thank you for sharing!

    Jennifer
    Effortlessly Sophisticated

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  3. Oh my! Listen, I've been getting a few emails recently and I'm really wary of every single one!

    Berry Dakara Blog

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    1. You should be careful and read your messages well.

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  4. Thanks a lot :D

    fantastic combo. i'm in love with your bag

    NEW DECOR POST | SUMMER MEANS NEW DECOR!
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  5. Beautiful.
    Thanks from comment.

    Jovem Jornalista
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    Até mais, Emerson Garcia

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  6. So glad that you are speaking out about this! It's important to be as informed as possible, especially when so many people are trying to take advantage.
    the-creationofbeauty.blogspot.com

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  7. Thank you for the heads up! Definitely something to keep in mind!

    www.sundaydahlias.com

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  8. Oh wow, I have no idea this happened. Thanks for sharing this information.

    Kathrin | Polar Bear Style

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  9. What a fun jumpsuit but how scary someone tried to scam you! I'm glad you knew not to give your password out!

    Hope that you are having a wonderful weekend :)

    Away From Blue

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  10. I didn't know there were fake agents reaching out to influencers out there. It is definitely something that we need to watch ourselves against. Thanks for sharing your experience.

    I really like this yellow jumpsuit on you....great styling. You look gorgeous!!!
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  11. The pictures are amazing!

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  12. It is such a bummer when there are brands out there that take advantage of influencers. It is ridiculous that you ended up having to pay out of pocket and the fact that they asked for your password. Thank you for the heads up.

    Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me

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    1. I didn't pay for my order dear. I was smart enough to discover it was scam.

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  13. I was curious to read what was your experience because I also lived a similar moment a few months ago. I responded promptly that there is no way I will give them my id and password. I thought that was a one time incident,I am really sorry to discover this is phenomenon.
    P.S: You look gorgeous, love this color on you!
    Best regards,
    Flo

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    1. Oh deaR, be more careful. Thank you for the compliment.

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  14. That is horrible! But I'm glad you were able to catch on to her being a fraud. People need to realize that influences sometimes only do this for a living, and therefore should not being shady stuff like that.

    Eena ☼ cabin twenty-four

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  15. Thanks for sharing! I am always careful when working with brands :)

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  16. I'm glad you were able to catch it! Love your look! Have a great week xo Nina
    http://www.stylingwithnina.com/2019/07/olive-green-midi-dress-10-facts-about-me.html

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  17. Thank you for sharing your experience. It is unfortunately a sad truth that there are brands out there that take advantage of good people. I am so wary and triple check all emails and delete ones that ask me for passwords. On a happier note, your outfit makes me happy. You look like a ray of sunshine in this yellow jumpsuit. Love how you styled it with the red sunnies.

    Xx
    Nikki
    www.nikkilivinglife.com/blog

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  18. oh wow thats crazy! thanks for sharing your experience!

    www.prettyinleather.net

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  19. Wow that is pretty scary, so thanks for sharing. Usually sites like this never reply back to me when I mention my rate hahaha, so know I'll know if someone does, I'll know it's a scam.

    Sxx
    daringcoco.com

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    1. Yes, totally. They usually just go off and never reply.

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  20. Wow, you look stunning. That mustard yellow jumpsuit is so beautiful and I love the way you style it, looks so chic. I am obsessed with that bag girl, it's perfect. Thanks for sharing about the scam but I'm glad you were able to catch it!!! Have a great day!!

    Dheera
    http://www.thestylepanorama.com/2019/07/5-ways-to-style-a-graphic-tees.html

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    1. Thank you so much Dheera Joshi. Thank you for stopping by.

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  21. Yes Mel, you are right. I come across scammers and ignore their emails. One time babyonline dresses emailed me and I requested for a huge amount of money from them for a blog promotion so they stop disturbing my peace and guess what. They did.
    We all need to be extra cautious.


    Bernie,
    The Style Fanatic
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    1. They are looking for cheap adverts and the store is spam. I am very glad you did that.

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  22. wow, amazing post. Would you like to follow each other?

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  23. Ugh that is horrible.
    You look fantastic.
    Thanks for sharing

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  24. Thank you for sharing this! I'm always extra careful when brands email me, but I will definitely be looking out for this in the future. And I love your jumpsuit!

    x Kara | http://karascloset.net

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    1. Totally the right step to take. Read the emails carefully.

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  25. Wow, I didn't realize this was happening! This is really good information to know! Thanks for sharing!

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  26. You are welcome beautiful.

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  27. You are welcome Valerie.

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  28. Such a fabulous look on you dear! Love the color too.
    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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  29. So true dear. Thanks for sharing! Your jumpsuit is so perfect Summer item.
    Kisses

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  30. This is simple yet classy!

    www.tlmurban.com

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