smashradio Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 (edited) A new scam is going around Fiverr. Someone posing as a "buyer" will ask you for your email address, claiming they need it to place an order. This is not true because there's no reason for them to require your email to order on Fiverr or "verify" anything. They might even show you a fake screenshot that supposedly shows Fiverr requesting your email. Again: It's fake. My bet is that the scammers are trying to get a hold of your Fiverr account. Edited March 29 by smashradio 72 2 2 11 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navid_zafar Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 4 hours ago, smashradio said: A new scam is going around Fiverr. Someone posing as a "buyer" will ask you for your email address, claiming they need it to place an order. This is not true because there's no reason for them to require your email to order on Fiverr or "verify" anything. They might even show you a fake screenshot that supposedly shows Fiverr requesting your email. Again: It's fake. My bet is that the scammers are trying to get a hold of your Fiverr account. A new day, a new techinique! 49 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumonmrb Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 New scammer rising around the world. 40 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghoshradhe Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 On 3/30/2024 at 1:46 AM, smashradio said: A new scam is going around Fiverr. Someone posing as a "buyer" will ask you for your email address, claiming they need it to place an order. This is not true because there's no reason for them to require your email to order on Fiverr or "verify" anything. They might even show you a fake screenshot that supposedly shows Fiverr requesting your email. Again: It's fake. My bet is that the scammers are trying to get a hold of your Fiverr account. Thanks @smashradio for your valuable information about Scammer. Scammer can asked you in different way to convince and tempt you for better income. You should know the right person to sell your services 44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc_muzic Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Beware, the screenshot may look like this. Ask them to show the entire screen. If they say no its a scam. 34 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seo_sharminrt Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 It's terrible for the sellers. Anyone can be at risk especially those who are new in Fiverr. Can't the Fiverr team do anything to stop them? Should do! 28 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resumecvfedjobs Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 I nearly got scammed today, please be careful out there I got this on my inbox. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raj_skilled Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Repot on this scam sms. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilya_mikh Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 I'am so sad, just started my account, and the first order i got was this scam. Be aware! 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandysine5465 Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 I have just receive message today which exactly same as what you have shared. There are so many scammer out here. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldizsar_ Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 I just started my account and I didn't know how fiverr works, and I got scammed. Is there anything I can do, or just accept the fact that I got scammed? 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nishu_ko Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I'm new to Fiverr and I've had 3 different accounts message me the same - with Screenshots of needing an email ID and 'me not being verified' till I have my first order apparently. Thinking of sending one of them a link to this thread 😄 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeo_teofilo Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Gosh, I received the same message just a few minutes ago. I'm new to Fiverr. I did not know that buyers can buy without knowing my email address. I was so excited because it could be my very first order so I immediately gave my email address to that person but then there was an alert from Fiverr that my message might contain links. I then became suspicious and checked the internet and got to this forum. My suspicions are correct! I was so paranoid that I immediately turned 2 factor verification on my email address to make sure my email is not hacked. I also reported this and contacted customer support and reported this incident as well. I'll make sure to also be wary of any incoming emails and be careful of links. Sad to think that my first potential customer was a scammer. This is a reminder not to openly share my personal info to others. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl_citrine Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Anyone else getting notified that a buyer has placed an order, only to be advised that they are no longer contactable? I guess it’s a scam and Fiverr has discovered it…? Quote 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sultanarizia Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 On the second day of my Fiverr journey, I encountered two scam attempts shortly after publishing my gig. Both scammers sent screenshots and requested that I scan a file. Thankfully, I recognized the scam and didn't scanned. Fiverr has since banned one of the accounts, and my response rate remained unaffected. Thanks to Fiverr. As freelancers on Fiverr, it’s crucial for all of us to stay vigilant and aware of potential scams, especially as new sellers. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webacers Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 I am new to Fiverr and just received this message. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl_citrine Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Thanks for your advice. i had one this morning with a screenshot which looked convincing if it were not for your post! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmccabe100 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Just posting to confirm this is still happening. 'Buyer' reported. Will await the outcome. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gustavodiasp Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Just got contacted by some sundaskhan791, with this image. Same story, different day. Take lads. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecomforge Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 The will tell you that they have a lot of work for you. The will then tell you, that they need your help because they are Russian or Belorussian. This is SCAM!! 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catwriter Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 It's not new, it's been around for ages. They just used to claim to be from China. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathalie_s1 Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 Hey, I am new to the platform and got this message from Fi Aid, after some people had been trying to scam me I would want your help to know if it is really Fiverr or another scammer. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friends102 Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 I almost got snipped just today when I was just starting, guy asked for my email so I gave it to him (im new shush) then I get an email from this dude "ronny@stromstads.se" clearly fake and It was titled "You have received an order", I clicked the link on my phone because I wasn't on my pc at the time and it brings me to a page to enter my banking credentials for paypal, visa etc. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vyuedigital Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 Same here! New seller, and was excited to receive the massage but I found it strange that they would need an email in order to buy. So I immediately sent it to the help desk/support. So glad I didn't send them my email address. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshikyoya Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 It soo sad to see this kind of scam. As a new seller was exciting to receive message but all just same question asking for my email address. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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