Scams, counterfeits or get-rich-quick offers

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RemovalHow serious: SeriousSnapchatScams and fraud

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What triggers it

Promoting counterfeit goods, fraudulent services or get-rich-quick schemes, or imitating Snapchat or Snap Inc.

What Snapchat says

“We prohibit fraud and other deceptive practices, including undisclosed paid or sponsored content, the promotion of fraudulent (counterfeit) goods or services or get-rich-quick schemes, or imitating Snapchat or Snap Inc.”
Snapchat Community Guidelines
Official source: values.snap.com/policy/policy-community-guidelines

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How to fix it

Remove the offer; never imitate Snapchat's branding or interface.

Good to know

'Turn $100 into $5,000', crypto doubling, replica designer goods, fake Snapchat UI or 'Team Snapchat' messages.

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