Scam Alert: Fraudulent Emails Targeting Brands With Fake Guest Post Claims — MacSources

Beware of scam emails claiming paid guest posts on MacSources. Learn how the fraud works, how to spot it, and how to stay protected.

At MacSources, we take pride in delivering honest, independent reviews and coverage of the latest tech products. Unfortunately, scammers have recently begun exploiting our reputation (and the reputation of other tech review sites) in an attempt to defraud brands and PR agencies. We want to make you aware of this scam so you can protect yourself and your clients.

How the Scam Works

Scammers are contacting brands and PR professionals, falsely claiming that they have published a “guest post” or sponsored placement on MacSources.com.

To make their messages seem credible, they even include links to our real articles.

In these fraudulent emails, the scammer then demands payment for the supposed placement, often with a sense of urgency, saying the link will be removed if payment isn’t received within a short window.

Here is an example of a scam message provided to us from a PR rep we work with.

“I had sold a guest post on…