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Topic: Elon musk 5000 BTC give away scam ad - page 3. (Read 428 times)

legendary
Activity: 1722
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Degen in the Space
April 10, 2021, 06:33:48 PM
#14
Since YouTube is a public platform, anyone can post scam attempts on it, but if the video is reported, it will be removed immediately. Since there are so many videos posted every day, it's difficult for YouTube to check them all at once. The only thing you have to do now is spam report the video and spam comments to ensure that no one else is scammed. I pity the person who invested in a phony giveaway, but it's also their fault for being greedy with money, and it's clear that it's too good to be true situation.
legendary
Activity: 2576
Merit: 1655
April 10, 2021, 06:15:04 PM
#13
I advise everyone to report this fake Elon Musk giveaway ASAP so that Youtube will take it down. That's the only thing that we can control now, Youtube has some issues and it seems that they can't really filter enough in time and that's why this criminals was able to get away with it. So report it and then see how it goes and hopefully they will act on our reports quickly.
sr. member
Activity: 1022
Merit: 308
April 10, 2021, 06:06:58 PM
#12
And youtube appove that? are they idiots?
This is not the first time google ads displaying such kinds of ads. To be honest it really sucks that google has no concerns on this matter to prevent it

Tried to check the video through the link on that ad above, fortunately the video of the fake giveaway has disappeared. Hope there are no victims in this attempt
Code:
http://youtu.be/pqyjbuqpjtg
hero member
Activity: 1288
Merit: 504
April 10, 2021, 05:33:51 PM
#11
There have been  have been enough of give away scam impersonating Elon Musk through give aways already. The crypto community should have been already aware of this technique. Its far too out dated to be discussed and as funny as it seems, it keeps popping up here and there and the reports keeps coming in.
My advice,  its best people don't be about these give aways no more. Even still, avoid celebrities doing giveaway. Life on the Internet is far too risky these days. Your bound to loose something in your bid to get something for free. Nothing is really for free. Giving in means you paying a price your not going to like. So, don't give in!
legendary
Activity: 2352
Merit: 1085
April 10, 2021, 05:17:33 PM
#10
Again?

Youtube really don't filter their ads again. That's been like months that's been happening and they've took action for a while but then again allowing it?

Shame on them.
have they ever filtered their ads before? Youtube is owned by Google who doesn't filter its ads too so I wasn't surprised to see ads like that.

@OP this should be posted in scam accusations. there is a move button on the bottom left of the thread. or you can ask mods to move the thread for you by reporting it on "report moderator"
hero member
Activity: 1498
Merit: 702
April 10, 2021, 05:12:41 PM
#9
I think if they get many report about the advert they would take it down and maybe block the host, You Tube right now is scary, for -Newbies- you ought to be careful, the bot scammer are so much that the owners of the channel are less concerned, some even give the comments of the scammers a like, this to a -Newbie- can be they are real when they aren't, but You Tube can not be avoided, so -Newbies- should scrutinize all information, recommendation, give aways, advert and more that are gotten from YouTube and social media.
hero member
Activity: 2590
Merit: 644
April 10, 2021, 05:11:58 PM
#8
~snip~
And youtube appove that? are they idiots?
^ They cant able to filter the videos especially if this is a live streamer, unless if there is someone who reports the video. We should protect ourselves in the first place in social media. Because most scammers and fraud activities are on social media and probably they are trying this if there is someone who got be fooled by them. When there are offer giveaways on social media but asking to send you first any amount, you must have doubt already, no one will give money on the internet even how rich you are. Old technique scam but effective because there are greed and innocent people.
hero member
Activity: 2562
Merit: 659
Dimon6969
April 10, 2021, 04:58:28 PM
#7
From hacking twitter accounts with a similar scam to YouTube. I am not surprised, lately the amount of  scam going on in YouTube's comments sessions has been overwhelming. And seems theyare not doing juch about it.

This clearly shows they don't scrutinise the video ads sent to them. This is image damage.

This event Continuous to happen since scammers/hackers are able to benefit from it, no matter how secure or protected our accounts are when someone really wants to hack or create false ads there are victims who believe in it that's why they keep on doing it. There's a need for each site to strengthen their security and access to atleast avoid it as well filtering of ads before approval to publish will be fine.
hero member
Activity: 1680
Merit: 655
April 10, 2021, 04:55:34 PM
#6
They aren't exactly allowing it most likely the channels you are watching right now where they are giving a "free giveaway" are hacked accounts from Youtubers that is why they have a lot of subscribers to begin with. With them hijacking the accounts it will go under the radar on Google that is why viewers/users need to make the necessary action to report them. IMO what isn't acceptable on Google's part is the one happening the their Google Playstore where even though they have screened the apps there are several scam apps that are made available for download this is the area they need to focus on as a lot of android users have lost their money because of it.
legendary
Activity: 2030
Merit: 2174
Professional Community manager
April 10, 2021, 04:41:48 PM
#5
How Youtube allow this shit? I can imagine tons of people fall for this and actually send him Bitcoin.
No one can depend on social platforms to protect themselves from scams, regardless of how efficient their security system is. Such platforms which are profit oriented usually prioritize returns over protecting their users.
Using the internet exposes one to a certain level of risk and users should take basic precautions to avoid falling for scams, like scrutinizing offers that are too good to be true.
full member
Activity: 966
Merit: 153
April 10, 2021, 04:30:03 PM
#4
From hacking twitter accounts with a similar scam to YouTube. I am not surprised, lately the amount of  scam going on in YouTube's comments sessions has been overwhelming. And seems theyare not doing juch about it.

This clearly shows they don't scrutinise the video ads sent to them. This is image damage.
sr. member
Activity: 2324
Merit: 362
★Bitvest.io★ Play Plinko or Invest!
April 10, 2021, 04:21:04 PM
#3
fake giveaway will not stop until YouTube really fixes their system weaknesses...
This trick has been around for a long time and I am not sure if there are still victims who are deceived by their tricks. Of course, I really hope no one is falls. *OP you should include a link to their YouTube account so that it is easy to help make a 'report'
hero member
Activity: 3024
Merit: 680
★Bitvest.io★ Play Plinko or Invest!
April 10, 2021, 03:54:34 PM
#2
Again?

Youtube really don't filter their ads again. That's been like months that's been happening and they've took action for a while but then again allowing it?

Shame on them.
member
Activity: 251
Merit: 80
April 10, 2021, 03:28:39 PM
#1
How Youtube allow this shit? I can imagine tons of people fall for this and actually send him Bitcoin.

Send 0.3 BTC and double it and get 0.6 BTC lmao

https://prnt.sc/11955a9



And youtube appove that? are they idiots?

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