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Buying TikTok followers can expose users to scams and account theft

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Buying TikTok followers can expose users to scams and account theft

Services that sell TikTok followers, likes, and views often employ deceptive practices that put customers at risk of account theft, financial fraud, and other scams. Malwarebytes researchers found that these engagement-buying platforms create security vulnerabilities affecting both purchasers and other platform users. The artificial engagement market presents itself as legitimate marketing but frequently operates through fraudulent mechanisms.

Why it matters: Any user or content creator considering engagement-buying services needs to understand the account takeover and financial loss risks involved, and security teams should be aware that compromised creator accounts can become vectors for broader platform attacks.

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