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The "download the campaign brief" sponsorshipFAKE DEAL

A real scam people fell for this year, next to the real thing. The numbers mark the three things to check: hover or tap one to see what it tells you.

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Your "two weeks in a carry-on" video
TTom at Bellroy <tom@bellroy.com>to me10:42 AM

Hi Priya, I loved your "two weeks in a carry-on" video, especially the packing cube part.

We would like to send you our new travel backpack and pay $1,200 for a short review. You keep full say over what you think of it.

If you are interested, just reply with your rates. No rush. Tom, Creator team, Bellroy

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Paid collaboration for your channel
GGlowra Skincare Partnerships <glowra.partnerships@gmail.com>to me10:42 AM

Hi! We came across your content and love your style. We would like to offer you a paid partnership: $1,800 for one video with our new serum.

To see the full offer, please download the campaign brief and contract attached: Glowra_Campaign_2026.zip

Kindly reply within 24 hours as spots are limited.

Always check the file.

A "brand" writing from a Gmail address wants you to download a contract file to see the deal. That file installs a program that steals your logins and your channel.

Always checkThe real oneThe scam
1Where it livesIs it the real company's or person's own address or number?

tom@bellroy.com, the brand's own address.

glowra.partnerships@gmail.com, a free Gmail account.

2What it asks you to doCheck firstDoes it want a password, a payment, a call, or a tap?

Reply with your rates. It names your video.

Download a zip "contract" to see the offer.

3How hard it pushesIs there a deadline, a threat, or a surprise charge?

"No rush".

"Reply within 24 hours, spots are limited".

RememberNever download a "brief" or "contract" file from a sponsor. Real brands write from their own address and send contracts to sign online.

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