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Gaming PCs are expensive, it’s true.
Just having a photo of the system isn’t evidence that they have anything to give away.
The reason for the engagement doesn’t really matter as long as enough impressions are harvested.
Even accounts that aren’t currently monetized might be trying to get enough followers and impressions to qualify.
Some of these accounts run a “giveaway” almost every week.
Random, no-name accounts trying to build a following?
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That smells fishier than the ocean.
There are numerousreverse image searchtools you’re free to use to track down where a photo is from.
So, even then, there are liabilities and perhaps even legal risks to participating.
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It’s as easy as simply announcing there was a winner, and that they were contacted privately.
Whether people realize later that it was all a ruse doesn’t matter all that much.
So, from the scammers' point of view, there isn’t much of a downside.
Either way, you’re better off not participating.
