Reddit roundup: a backer pledges $120 then asks to email — real or scam?
Scam & Risk Alerts · PledgeRadar Editorial ·
u/sketchingthebeast had a backer pledge for a $120 tier and then comment asking the creator to email them. They asked whether this was a known scam.
Creators recognised the pattern immediately.
What Reddit users said
It screams scammer. Keep everything on Kickstarter, and remember a pledge can be cancelled as easily as it was made.
Original commentHas received similar messages. There's no reason to move off-site, and they usually cancel the pledge after a few days.
Original commentAnyone who wants to 'have a conversation', especially off the platform, is a scammer.
Original commentMatches what happened to them: scammers back the project, ask questions to seem interested, then recommend a 'marketing specialist' with a free email address, and later cancel.
Original commentNotice how much you want it to be real; that motivation is exactly what the scam relies on.
Original commentKickstarter messages already trigger email notifications, so there's no legitimate reason to switch to email.
Original commentExpects a last-second cancellation once the bait isn't taken.
Original commentSource: Is this a real person or some new scam? (r/kickstarter)
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