Or they will try to get as much information out of you as possible to steal your identity. Romance scams: These smooth-talkers will tell you you’re the most beautiful thing they’ve ever seen, then hit you up for money as the conversations progress.Just block them and report them for spam. Follower or like scams: This is where the messenger promises that, for a low fee, they’ll boost your followers or video likes to make you look like a TikTok star.Here’s a few to watch out for in your DMs: ¹ To be fair, any social media app that has the ability to direct message (DM) other users has the potential for scams. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) considers TikTok a goldmine for scammers.
