4 Common Snapchat Scams To Remember 2023

Let's talk about how Snapchat grew in popularity and some common scams on the platform.

Snapchat is a social media app that started in 2011, but it became really famous around 2013. What made it popular was that the stuff you sent or posted would disappear, which meant no one could use it against you. This was great for teenagers who wanted to share things without adults seeing. But because of this disappearing feature, some people also used it for inappropriate stuff.

In 2021, Snapchat had about 293 million users. But with so many users, there are scammers too. Here are four common Snapchat scams:

Snapchat Premium Scam: Some accounts post suggestive pictures and videos and ask you to pay for more explicit content. They might take your money without delivering what they promised.
Snapchat Meetup Scams: Scammers pose as models and ask for a lot of money to meet up with you. They never meet, and you lose your money.
Snapchat Sex Scam: Scammers claim they want to chat on another dating site and ask for your credit card info. Once you pay, they disappear.
Snapchat Catfish Scam: Scammers use good-looking pictures to make you think you're talking to someone attractive. They build a fake romantic connection and then ask for money.
Snapchat Account Recovery Scam: Scammers pretend to be someone you know or from Snapchat. They ask for your login info and take control of your account.

Most victims of Snapchat scams are young people. To stay safe:

Don't open emails claiming your Snapchat is locked, and don't click on their links.
Don't look for dates on Snapchat.
Never send money to anyone on Snapchat.
Avoid paying for premium content or signing up for sites linked through Snapchat.
Don't click on unknown links.
Check with friends if you get strange messages from their accounts.
Block suspicious accounts asking for personal info.