Users in Mexico and around the world have reported on social networks that Shein’s offers on Instagram are false. Apparently, it is a scam where they do spam with supposed discounts and gift cards to use in the popular Shein online store. Has it already happened to you or is it still happening to you? We tell you what to do.
How the “Shein offers” accounts operate on Instagram
In your notifications it appears that an unknown account, which tags you in a publication, that says:
“Have you been tagged in a photo? Congratulations! You have won the SHEIN gift card! Follow the story and get your prize!
According to what users say, when you access the ‘gift’ link, cybercriminals start asking for personal information such as full name, telephone number and even your credit card information.
In addition, they explain that a small charge will be made with your data and then they will give you the gift card or the discount. Be careful, because that’s the scam.
What Shein has said about fake offer posts
“Important message”. In a statement through their official Instagram profile, on March 12 they said don’t be fooled, it’s not them.
“Within official Shein contests, we never ask our followers to pay or share personal information with us. We only publish information on our official account, which is @shein_mex,” they explain.
“If you receive any messages about paid giveaways, do not participate and contact SHEIN Customer Service to report it,” they conclude.
What to do to avoid being tagged again in Shein offers on Instagram?
In addition to the warning and immediate solution offered by the popular company of fast fashionhere are other points in which you should be very careful.
First of all, although it seems obvious, Do not accept offers that come to you through your social networks. You don’t know who will be on the other side. Instead, just search the official pages to see what the real discounts, offers or gifts are.
Pay attention to message requests from brands you don’t know or haven’t heard of. Also, when checking the account, if you see few followers, posts and it looks suspicious, ignore it.
Do not open external links. Linked to the previous points, always doubt if it is not an account or person you know. Even if it were in the second case, when the link does not look reliable, it is better to avoid it.
How to avoid the spam On Instagram?
A user in Twitter shared how to avoid these types of tags on Instagram:
- Enter configuration
- Privacy and then posts
- Choose the option “Who can tag you”
- Select “People you follow”
Of course, for those who like to be tagged in a massive way, it is not such a good solution, therefore. the best thing will be that you stay alert and denounce.
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