A Warning

Earlier today, I received this suspicious message in my inbox from a person who calls herself ‘Lisa’:

Lisa claims to be a volunteer for the popular contribution group UNICEF. A quick glance at this person’s blog, and all seems legit. I message back, asking for more information, and quickly receive this vague reply:

Hmmmm… No set deadline, no set organization, and an urgency to receive a photo? Suspicious. Further research into her so-called art project she titles “Ten Thousand Soules Against Poverty” (notice the spelling mistake in souls) reveals that a similar blog that asked for photos in the exact wording, now deactivated, was accused of fraud as well as holding a disturbing purpose for collecting such photos (view the “sarahdwsp” tag for more information). I message ‘Lisa’ once more, asking for her full name with the intent of contacting the official UNICEF website for more information about her “art project.” Several hours later, and no reply, just an unfollow.

This is a reminder for all (especially females) to do your homework before giving a stranger any information or photos about you. Take the time to step back and do your research before you delve into something that you might end up regretting. Even though many scams are obvious, this one is tricky because of the seemingly good cause, as well as the seemingly credible blogger.

Do not to submit any photos to lisaunicef. Do not give her any personal information. I am currently working to report her blog and have her account deleted. Many have fallen for her scam, and I will see fit that my followers and my close friends do not.

Be on guard, and be smart about anything, and everything you do.