How Any Creator or Influencer TikTok Account Can Be Taken Over Using Fake Brand Deals

If you’re a creator on TikTok, getting contacted by a brand isn’t just a nice bonus – it is often a personal goal. Whether you’re posting for fun, building a side hustle, or trying to turn content creation into a full-time job, outreach from brands is also part of that process. And that’s exactly what scammers are counting on.

Fake brand deals have become one of the easiest ways for attackers to take over creator and influencer accounts on TikTok.

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