I THINK I FIGURED OUT THE SCAMMER'S TECHNIQUES!
Yesterday, several of you got this reply personally on some of the posts on my Patreon platform. And thanks to the warning sent to me by some of you eagled-eyed Patrons, you were able to alert me in time to jump on it.
I think I figured out what they're doing. At first, I thought they had hacked into my account, but after further observation, I saw that they ONLY posted on the PUBLIC/FREE posts and none of my posts that are behind the membership tiers.
So it appears that they created an image of my logo (easy to do in Canva or with a screenshot) and then used that to respond to some of your comments in an attempt to entice you into the Telegram platform (VERY popular with scammers) where they then ask you for money in order to receive a personal gift from me.
I have reported this to Patreon as well as made a demand to Telegram to close the account that is using my name. In the meantime and unfortunately, I will be limiting my FREE/PUBLIC posts here on Patreon so that I can hopefully detour them from my page.
I am so sorry to those who may have fallen for this scam, but I'm also sorry to those who follow me here on Patreon in the FREE platform. I simply cannot take the chance on any of my Patrons getting taken for their hard-earned money. Basically the only way to protect yourself from receiving these messages from the scammers is to join my membership with the Barking Dog tier on up. Thank you to everyone for your help and understanding.
Comments (21)
I didn’t even look
I got a message from a comment on the last post you made before your trip to Ohio.
Hi, I had a request to say which Post I received the message from. and I don’t know because it came in my email and I just deleted it. * I thought I had added to a previous reply above, but I don’t see it. The email address it came from. I’m sorry I don’t have more information. I deleted the email.
People can be terrible.
I’ve been scammed through telegram before. So, I’m super cautious now.
So glad it wasn’t worse. The thing that struck me was the background on their posts was light.
I guess the message is any offers you see asking for money check them out thoroughly first and if you don't have time too then don't send your money.
I also am a paid member and received the message so not sure if this is going forward or I’m thinking some of your free Post may have also gone to paid members and that’s how they were able to send messages to paid members??
Whch post did you receive their scam message from?
I’m a paying member and received the message also, so it’s not just the “FREE”ones.
Which post topic did you receive their scam message from?
Glad you figured it out. I think I saw something but thought it was just some kind of ad. Didn't even really read it thankfully.
It’s important to understand that just because you’re behind the paywall, if you comment on a post that she has made where the post is not behind the paywall, you are still susceptible to scamming. That’s why she is limiting her posts on the ‘free’ platform. At any rate, I am glad this worked out that YOU weren’t hacked, Tia! Big sigh of relief even though it is an inconvenience to those not behind the paywall, I’m so glad it wasn’t worse! 💜
Glad you worked it out. I'm glad I'm behind the pay wall as well. I hope they find the POS as well Stay strong Tia we're all with you 💓
P.O.S 😡
*sighs* in out of work for 2mo (surgery) & no food stamps. Fkn scammers.
I must say , I was a bit surprised. First of all you haven’t mentioned any “give away”. Also they used my last name. I found it very odd but was in the middle of a disaster, so I didn’t have time to do anything with it. I’m glad you figured it out and I’m already behind the paywall / thank goodness! I look forward to your posts.
They used your last name because it shows up right here. Again, it was only on the posts I made in the FREE forum. They can't see the posts I make "behind the paywall"
I guess it was something like that i think I mentioned it in a comment in your last post well done for sorting it out and I'm very glad you weren't hacked
Just can’t leave you alone, can they? Whoever “they are “. Glad I moved behind the wall! The post didn’t look or feel right! Someone is still using photos and claiming to be Pit bulls and Parolees on FB!
The low life's need to get a real job!😡