u/Deep_Tower2535

My friend (someone I know personally, not online) was the victim.

What happened:

He was searching for a digital marketing course online and found an offer for ₹1999. After enrolling, they gave him login credentials for an app and showed fake earnings of around ₹51,000 in his account.

To withdraw/convert that amount, they asked him to pay ₹3,000. After paying, they demanded another ₹2,000. He paid again (even took a small loan), but they still didn’t release any money.

Later, they kept making excuses (like “manager approval pending”) and then told him to download the Bybit app, claiming they would teach him trading and help him earn more. This was another attempt to get more money from him.

When:

This happened over the last 5 days.

Where:

This was entirely online. He found them through an online course advertisement (exact platform unknown).

Why I’m posting:

I want advice on what steps he should take now and also to warn others about this type of scam.

Hello everyone

I'm a college student really in need of money , I can do content writing, manage Excel sheets and other tasks, please help me out getting me some task and earn money

Hey everyone,

I’ve recently started learning affiliate marketing and joined Amazon Associates. I’m currently exploring different platforms, and Pinterest caught my attention.

From what I’ve seen, Pinterest seems good for driving traffic, especially for beginners who don’t have an audience yet — but I’m not sure how to actually start properly.

So I wanted to ask people who have experience with Pinterest:

Is Pinterest still a good platform for affiliate marketing in 2026?

Should I post direct affiliate links or use a blog/landing page?

What kind of content works best (pins, idea pins, niches, etc.)?

How long does it usually take to get traffic or first clicks/sales?

Any beginner mistakes I should avoid?

I’m starting from zero, so I’m just trying to understand the right direction before I invest time into it.

Would really appreciate practical advice or real experiences.

Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I recently joined Amazon Associates after learning the basics of affiliate marketing, but I’m still pretty confused about how to actually start.

Right now I’m stuck choosing between starting on Reddit or Instagram.

I don’t have an audience anywhere yet, so I’ll be building everything from scratch.

From what I understand:

Reddit seems good for organic traffic, but I’ve heard self-promotion can get you banned if done wrong

Instagram seems safer for posting content, but growing from zero feels slow and competitive

So I wanted to ask people who’ve actually tried this:

If you had to start from zero today, would you choose Reddit or Instagram for affiliate marketing?

What would your exact first steps look like on that platform?

How do you avoid getting banned (especially on Reddit)?

How long did it take you to get your first sale?

I’m not looking for shortcuts — just a clear direction so I don’t waste time doing random things.

Any real advice or experience would really help.

Thanks!