Scammers are the cockroaches of the internet, and their latest infestation is online clothing boutiques dressed up to look exclusive, personal, and trustworthy. I’ve been digging into these for about three days now, and I’ve already found almost 40 of them. Most follow the exact same pattern: two women’s names, an ampersand in the middle, … Read more
I was doing one last reverse image search before recording a video about a single scam Facebook page selling “handmade” purses. That search didn’t end with one page. It ended with 33. What I found is something I’m now calling the Purse Mafia, a network of storefronts across Facebook and Instagram, all presenting mass-produced bags … Read more
176,000 people follow Amaya’s Buckles. They’ve watched her handcraft Western boots and buckles, cheered her on in the comments, and jumped to defend her husband against hateful commenters. None of it is real. Not the boots. Not the husband. Not even Amaya herself. Prefer to watch? Here’s everything I found. 176,000 Followers, Including 25 of … Read more