Phishing, malware or fake-TikTok links

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RemovalHow serious: SeriousTikTokScams and fraud

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What triggers it

Sharing malware, phishing or smishing attempts, fake versions of TikTok, or tools to hack accounts or steal data.

What TikTok says

“Trying to steal personal information, hack accounts, or access data using tricks like phishing, smishing, or automated tools”
TikTok, Community Guidelines: Privacy and Security
Official source: tiktok.com/safety/en/policies-and-engagement/privacy-security

We last checked this against TikTok's page on .

How to fix it

Remove the link or QR code; avoid URL shorteners that hide the destination.

Can FYProof spot it?

A full check of your video looks for it in what's said, the words on screen and the caption. What a check finds is an estimate, not a guarantee.

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