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Beware of Platform Hopping Scams

Beware of Platform Hopping Scams

by Raimon Gonzales | Mar 3, 2026 | Adults, For Parents, For Teachers

Imagine this: You’re browsing a marketplace when a friendly stranger messages you. They soon suggest moving the conversation to private messaging apps like WhatsApp. Then it gets weirdly specific: they mention your name, your city, or the item you viewed. It feels...

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