During these tough times, weekly Cash App giveaways are becoming popular amongst influencers
and YouTubers, like Jeffree Star, who are trying to give back to their fans, but unfortunately
the giveaways are leaving a trail of scams along the way.
What’s up guys?
It’s Sussan Mourad here with Clevver News and Jeffree Star has made it clear that he
is really over online scammers.
Obviously, it’s a tough time for a lot of people out there and many are really going
through it.
And some celebs, like Jeffree Star are doing what they can to help individual fans make
ends meet.
He took to Twitter on Tuesday to share a message with fans who might need a little help right
now writing quote, “Drop me your #cashapp and I’m gonna help as many people as my
limit will allow today!
Use hashtag #JeffreeStarApproved so I can see you!
Today I'm just gonna reply to people I'm helping & not share anyone's struggles.
Love you Star Family.”
And thousands and thousands of fans replied both sharing their cash apps and thanking
Jeffree for his generosity.
And as people shared their stories like this fan who wrote quote, “Trying to take care
of my family of 5 on my disability income n it’s really a hardship that has us in
such a dire need of so much n behind on so much and n depth.
Any help would b greatly appreciated n I truly would b grateful for the help.
$MzBamm215”
Jeffree replied to people individually writing quote, “I gotchu babe!
Much love.”
He continued to reply to fans telling them to check their accounts as he sent over money
to those in need.
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But unfortunately, it wasn’t all feel good, happy news on Jeffree’s thread.
Some of his followers replied to his tweet and claimed that scammers had asked for their
bank account numbers in an attempt to steal money from them like this fan who wrote quote,
“It happens every day.
Especially for those who share their story/need.
It's disgusting.
It's even worse when they enter into Giveaways.”
These accounts are posing as Jeffree and using his photo/name to try to get personal information,
like banking info, from fans.
Obviously Jeffree was NOT amused by this and posted another Tweet slamming these scammers
who tried to trick his fans.
And honestly, his clap back was priceless.
Jeffree wrote quote, “Dear ANYONE trying to scam people during these horrible times:
There is a special place in hell for you.
That behavior is NOT #JeffreeStarApproved”
Yaaas Jeffree, we honestly couldn’t agree more.
And after Jeffree posted this tweet, fans came forward sharing their experiences with
these types of scammers.
One fan wrote quote, “Yes!!
I actually had one contact me last week!
I looked them up to verify and blocked them after they asked my bank account number.”
Jeffree replied to this fan saying quote, “omg I'm so sorry that happened!!”
Others chimed in sharing similar experiences like this fan who tweeted saying quote, “The
same!!!!
I have had about 20 in my DMs and they all ask for your checking account info.
What upsets me is some people may fall for it because of the struggles thinking they
are real.”
And another fan shared that they actually lost money in a scam like this saying quote,
“The same thing happened to my boyfriend and they took $2100 from him.
We tried filing for fraud at his bank and they didn’t help him.”
And there were tons of other awful comments like this.
Obviously just a little PSA, please be extremely careful if anyone ever asks you for your banking
information online.
Jeffree wasn’t even asking for anyone’s banking information, just Cash App usernames.
And while he hit his Cash App limit yesterday, Jeffree shared that he plans on sending out
more money again soon.
He wrote quote, “Giving back is my favorite thing to do.
Thank you everyone for always keeping me inspired to keep going.
I've reached by @CashApp limit today and will be doing this again next week!”
And Jeffree hasn’t been shy with his donations, he’s given out thousands and thousands of
dollars to fans in need, including one of his biggest donations to this woman whom he
gifted $30,000.
Jeffree shared the donation news on his Twitter writing quote, “The $30,000 went to this
lucky lady!
The money is already in her bank account!
Watch us surprise her!
We are going to keep helping people!
Love you guys”
And Jeffree also shared a video FaceTiming with the recipient and she shared how much
this money will help her.
And he’s also been doing other little things to make a big difference like tipping his
delivery drivers big time.
Jeffree tweeted writing quote, “I appreciate every single person who is willing or able
to deliver food during this horrible time…
I just tipped my driver $1,000 and said a huge THANK YOU”
Jeffree has been very open with his fans about his past struggles and how he certainly hasn’t
always been as fortunate financially as he is now.
So it’s great to see him giving back in such big ways and making a huge difference
in people’s lives… now if only those scammers would just SCRAM!
Seriously you guys, be safe on the internet!
It’s already a tough enough time, so protect yourselves from those awful people trying
to take advantage of those in need.
But I want to know what you guys think about all of this and if you’ve been keeping up
with Jeffree’s generous donations.
Share your thoughts down in the comments below.
And if you want more on celebs giving back during this tough time, click right over here
for another Clevver News video.
I’m your host, Sussan Mouran, bye guys!