Is This Pinterest Email a Scam? How to Tell
Pinterest scams include pins linking to fake shopping sites, phishing emails about account issues, and fake contest or giveaway promotions.
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Fake shopping site pins
Account issue phishing
Contest and giveaway scams
Fake product promotion pins
Example Scam Messages
These are examples of fake messages impersonating Pinterest. Never click links in unsolicited messages.
“Pinterest: Your account has been compromised. Secure at pinterest-secure.com”
“Pinterest: You won a $500 shopping spree! Claim at pinterest-giveaway.com”
Red Flags to Watch For
- Pins linking to unknown shopping websites
- Account security emails from non-pinterest.com domains
- Contest winners for contests you never entered
- Pins promoting deals that seem too good to be true
Legitimate Pinterest Contact Info
Visit help.pinterest.com for support. Pinterest communicates account issues through the app and official email.
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