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The PR and Media Scam Epidemic: Empty Promises and Deceptive Tactics

Troy Beamer
Last updated: September 3, 2024 12:58 pm
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It’s all too easy for ambitious founders to get swept up in the whirlwind of excitement that comes with launching a new venture. But amidst the thrill, there’s a dark undercurrent of deceit that preys on the inexperienced and the hopeful.

Enter the PR and media scams—an epidemic of empty promises and slick-talking fraudsters who pounce on those desperate for a taste of the limelight.

It starts innocently enough. A cold email arrives in your inbox, dripping with the allure of immediate fame.

The subject line tantalises with mentions of top-tier publications like TechCrunch or Business Insider—those elusive beacons of success that every startup dreams of gracing.

The message is bold, promising guaranteed coverage that will catapult your brand into the stratosphere. It all sounds too good to be true. And it is.

These emails are often impersonal, a generic template designed to cast the widest net possible. Why? Because you weren’t specifically chosen for your brilliance or your groundbreaking product.

No, you landed on their radar because you appeared on some list, or maybe you had a fleeting moment of visibility in the news. They don’t care about your story; they care about your money.

And here’s the kicker—any agency that promises guaranteed coverage in top-tier editorials is practically waving a gigantic red flag.

These offers are not just suspicious; they’re impossible to fulfill as blanket guarantees. Genuine PR professionals know that securing coverage depends on the newsworthiness of your story, the timing, and the fit with the publication’s current editorial needs.

But the deception doesn’t stop at the inbox. Many of these so-called agencies have polished websites, complete with the logos of reputable media brands that give them an air of legitimacy.

Yet, dig a little deeper, and the cracks begin to show. Case studies, if they exist at all, are often vague or blatantly fabricated. Ask yourself—are there real company names mentioned? Can you reach out to these companies for a reference? If not, you’re staring at smoke and mirrors.

And don’t just stop at the flashy front page. Take a hard look at the “About Us” section. Real agencies proudly showcase their team, complete with bios, professional photos, and LinkedIn profiles.

In the world of PR scams, the “team” often consists of suspiciously generic names and stock photos that scream fake.

I have even encountered a scam where the supposed CEO was nothing more than a stock image, lifted straight from a photo bank. A simple reverse image search can expose these lies in seconds.

The lesson here is painfully clear: if it sounds too good to be true, it almost certainly is. In a world where credibility is currency, don’t let yourself be swindled by the empty promises of PR charlatans.

By Troy Beamer
A technologist from the United States. Troy has worked with several major financial organisations implementing IBM mainframes and reports for TBN as it's U.S correspondent
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