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Kik Messenger is a free chat app that lets you connect with friends, family, and groups for free. The mobile app allows users to send each other instant messages and make voice calls over the Internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s the fastest and easiest way to connect with people worldwide through free chat, photos, videos, and calls. The app is used mainly by teens and young adults<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there are legitimate reasons for using Kik (such as connecting with friends), there are also many ways for scammers<\/a> to use it for their gain. Scammers use Kik because it’s easy to create fake accounts and trick users into sending them money or personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides, the app is a preserve for young adults, who are vulnerable to online scams<\/a>. In fact, according to a 2018 report from Kaspersky<\/a> Lab, 56% of teens say they’ve been exposed to cyberbullying on Kik.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we’ll discuss what are kik scams and how to avoid them.<\/p>\n\n\n

What Are Kik Scams?<\/h2>\n\n
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Kik scams<\/a> are a real and serious threat to Kik users. Usually, there are many different types of Kik scams, but they all have one thing in common: They try to trick you into giving away personal information<\/a> or sending money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A “Kik scam” is any type of scam that involves using the messaging app<\/a> Kik to defraud users. It can be an email or text message that says something like “I got a new phone number,” or “I’m moving,” or even someone asking<\/a> you for money under false pretense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of scam is also known as a catfish scam because it’s based on scammers creating fake profiles and interacting with real people online<\/a> to gain their trust and get them to do something for them. Catfishing is usually done through social media sites<\/a> like Facebook and Instagram, but it can also happen on other platforms like dating apps or gaming sites.<\/p>\n\n\n

What Are the Dangers Of Using Kik?<\/h2>\n\n
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Kik is a popular messaging app, but not everyone who uses it has good intentions. It can be a dangerous place for young people to be if they don’t take the necessary precautions. Unfortunately kik is rife with predators and kik sexting scams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When contacted by someone you don’t know, it’s important to protect your identity and personal information by refusing to share any of it over kik. No matter how friendly someone may seem, be wary of any offer that seems too good to be true or asks sensitive personal details like home address or banking information<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s also important not to give out photos of yourself that could compromise your privacy. Awareness and alertness are critical when using kik, as many people use this app with malicious intent which can put your safety in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n

Kik Sextortion<\/h2>\n\n
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Kik sextortion is a worrying and increasingly common online fraud scheme. Individuals, often from overseas, take advantage of unsuspecting Kik users by posing as attractive friends or romantic interests, requesting potentially compromising photos or videos from them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the photo or worse, video has been shared, the fraudulent account then blackmails its victim for money<\/a> before disappearing. It’s important for anyone using social media to be aware of this criminal activity and follow safe online<\/a> practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aim to never share any personal information or images you would not feel comfortable in having made public, and make sure you always verify new contacts before forming an attachment or trust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you ever find yourself in the alarming situation of being targeted by a suspected sextorter on Kik, there are avenues available to seek help and advice such as reporting it directly to Kik security teams or to local law enforcement authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n

What Are The Most Common Types Of Kik Scams?<\/h2>\n\n
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Kik scams may take many forms. Here are some types of Kik scams you may have to deal with when you are on the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Scam bots<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kik scammers create bots to lure you into downloading malicious software. Once you download the software, they can take over your account and send messages to your friends<\/a>, collect personal information, spam other users, or even distribute malware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Romance scams<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Romance scams<\/a> are the most common type of Kik scam. They typically begin with a user sending you a message, usually with a profile picture of an attractive woman who claims to be in another country or state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She will then ask you for money because she is “extremely ill” or needs<\/a> it for some reason (perhaps her husband is in the military and has been deployed). If you refuse, she may threaten to hurt herself in order to get what she wants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Fake news scams<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fake news scams are designed to make you believe a story<\/a> is real, but it’s not. Scammers create<\/a> these stories for many reasons, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n