Stay Alert: Scams You Should Know About in the Digital Marketing World
The digital marketing industry is expanding rapidly, helping countless businesses grow online. But along with genuine agencies, there are also scammers trying to take advantage of people who don’t know how these services work.
At our agency, we’ve seen how easily trust can be misused. That’s why we want to spread awareness about the common scams that can happen in this field — and how you can protect yourself from them.
1. People Pretending to Be From an Agency
One of the most frequent scams we see is when someone falsely claims to be part of a digital marketing company. They contact business owners, promising to run ads or promote their brand, and then ask for money upfront.
Something similar happened to us recently. We received a call from a man who said that one of our “employees” had taken ₹30,000 from him to run ad campaigns. When we checked, we found that no such person was (or had ever been) a part of our team. It was clearly a scam, using our agency’s name to cheat others.
How to Stay Protected:
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Always confirm the person’s identity directly with the agency.
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Never make payments to personal accounts.
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Only trust emails, numbers, or websites listed on the company’s official pages.
2. “Guaranteed Results” or “Instant Growth”
Be cautious if someone promises you instant traffic, hundreds of leads overnight, or top Google rankings in a few days. These are unrealistic claims made only to attract quick money.
How to Stay Protected:
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Ask for genuine reports or case studies.
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Choose agencies that explain their process honestly, without exaggerated promises.
3. Fake Portfolios and Reviews
Some scammers build fake websites or steal other agencies’ work to show as their own. They may also post fake testimonials or claim to work with big brands they’ve never actually partnered with.
How to Stay Protected:
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Cross-check their social media, reviews, and client list.
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Speak directly to a few of their clients if possible.
4. Payment and Website Fraud
Scammers sometimes create fake websites or email IDs that look very similar to genuine agencies. Their goal is to make you believe they are authentic and collect payments fraudulently.
How to Stay Protected:
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Carefully verify the website URL and contact email before sharing details.
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Always double-check bank information with the company’s official representatives.
Our Promise of Trust
We value honesty and transparency in everything we do. Our team will never ask you for payment via personal accounts, and we only communicate through our verified business channels. Your trust matters to us, and we encourage every client to confirm details before making any transactions.
Stay Smart, Stay Safe
As digital scams keep evolving, awareness is the best way to stay safe. Always do your research, verify credentials, and be careful when dealing with unknown contacts claiming to represent an agency.
If you ever find someone using our agency’s name or pretending to be our team member, please reach out to us immediately. Together, we can stop such scams and keep the digital marketing industry clean and trustworthy.