Reddit roundup: scammers posing as backers are targeting new creators
Scam & Risk Alerts · PledgeRadar Editorial ·
u/WakaTakaBaller shared what happened after launching a campaign: a flood of spam, including accounts with "superbacker" history that backed the project early, then tried to move the conversation off Kickstarter to pitch services. Some also sent emails impersonating Kickstarter.
Commenters agreed the problem is widespread and offered simple rules for staying safe.
What Reddit users said
Argues the superbacker badge no longer means much, since it may only reflect small pledges that never actually went through. Sad to see the platform overrun by bots.
Original commentOffers a blunt rule of thumb: assume anyone who reaches out offering to help with your campaign is a scammer.
Original commentKeep all communication on Kickstarter and never send money to someone who backed you.
the money is supposed to flow one way!Original comment
Right after launch they got a convincing "Kickstarter Tech" email claiming their funds were limited until they re-verified banking. The link pointed to a non-Kickstarter domain, and Kickstarter support confirmed it was a phishing attempt.
Original commentSays they lost about $170 to someone who impersonated another person on Discord and then offered marketing services through a freelance site.
Original commentLaments the erosion of trust: honest people now have to spend extra effort filtering out scams and proving their own good intentions.
Original commentAsked whether Kickstarter has said or done anything publicly about the problem.
Original commentSource: If your prepare to launch soon, READ this. Sophisticated scammers are active on Kickstarter (r/kickstarter)
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