Bay State residents from The Berkshires to Boston, listen up! It seems like we are NOT immune to those who are looking to scam us, but you NEED to take the proper precautions to avoid being a victim. According to The Better Business Bureau, these culprits thrive on social media and there is another “phishing” scam where these low life con artists are now targeting business and individuals with accounts that are already verified. How ironic this measure was implemented to PREVENT further scams as we are continuously being harassed by these people with no morals or scruples in life.
Tero Vesalainen
Here is what YOU need to look for to avoid falling into this trap:
Recipients get a direct message OR e-mail which arrives to your inbox from such notable sites including Twitter OR Instagram (lucky for me, I do NOT tweet OR post photos unless it’s on Facebook). The message states your account has been flagged and you would have to log on to your account to re-verify your personal information.
DON’T fall for this as reports indicate twitter users received an alert stating any direct messages regarding their “blue verified badge” have been marked as spam and if you don’t take immediate action, your account would be permanently deleted. If by chance you get this “so-called” alert, notify the site immediately and someone will assist in keeping this matter in check.
DO NOT download a form or link to begin this verification process as your mobile device laptop OR desk top…
