How to Spot a Fake Brand Deal: A TikToker's Warning

Spotting Fake Brand Deals: A Content Creator's Cautionary Tale Social media influencers often receive brand deal offers. However, not all offers are legitimate. Recently, a TikTok user, tez | daily life of a nurse 🤍 (@thepnppathway), shared a cautionary tale about a potentially fraudulent brand deal. The influencer received an email from a company called MANGO Fashion Brand, promising free clothing and $1000 per post. However, the offer lacked a formal contract and had vague payment terms. "They detailed the fact that I would get $1000 a post, and they said they 'recommend' that you should post weekly, but we require monthly," tez explained in her video. This lack of transparency is a major red flag. Legitimate brand deals always involve a formal contract outlining payment terms, deliverables, and other important details. Tez's response to the email requesting a contract raised further concerns, as the company's reply seemed evasive and lacked professionalism. Her video serves as a valuable reminder to content creators to always exercise caution and due diligence when considering brand deal offers. Always look for a formal contract and clear payment terms before accepting any offer.