Reddit roundup: the flood of scam emails new creators receive
Scam & Risk Alerts · PledgeRadar Editorial ·
u/MarcoVitoOddo, four days into a first campaign, shared one of the near-identical promotional emails they get daily, this one with leftover AI prompt text in it.
Other creators described the volume, and one shared a revealing result of saying no.
What Reddit users said
Got no spam at all across three campaigns on another platform, and suggests Kickstarter tighten messaging: limits for new accounts, better captchas and keyword screening.
Original commentCounted almost 40 such emails. After a polite 'no thank you', two pledges were immediately pulled, which at least showed the campaign's real numbers.
Original commentAlso receives emails impersonating creators of successful campaigns.
Original commentSees the same spam as a vendor at large conventions. You can tailor a campaign to your own needs; you don't need these 'services'.
Original commentMost creators get these daily and either delete them or occasionally fall for them; sharing examples helps.
Original commentThey're persistent and appear on every platform.
Original commentSource: Scamming Is Really Bad for Kickstarter Creators (r/kickstarter)
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