we can CALL people on TikTok now?! 😳

@cartdabart

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Why it worked

The video leverages a trending and potentially controversial feature on TikTok (the ability to call users) to grab attention, then seamlessly transitions into a promotion for MoneyPilot.com by linking the idea of privacy invasion to potential financial claims.

Summary

The creator expresses shock and concern about TikTok's new calling feature, fearing it will lead to privacy issues and prank calls. They then pivot to promoting MoneyPilot.com as a way to claim money from class-action lawsuits, specifically mentioning a lawsuit against Vizio.

Structure

1Shock at TikTok's new calling feature
2Concern about privacy and prank calls
3Introduction of MoneyPilot.com for class-action lawsuits

Original caption

this might be TikTok’s biggest mistake… #fyp #foryoupage #viral #trending #promo for MoneyPilot

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Product placement

TikTok (app): allows users to make video calls to other users. It ACTS as a social media platform. Removing it would change the video's topic. MoneyPilot (website/app): helps users find and file claims for class action settlements. It ACTS as a claim filing service. Removing it would change the video's topic. Vizio (brand): manufacturer of smart TVs. It APPEARS as the subject of a class action lawsuit. Removing it would change the video's topic.

Call to action

go and visit MoneyPilot.com to see if you qualify

On-screen text

we can CALL people on TikTok now?! 😳

Transcript

I just found out that you're able to call people on TikTok. I just found out that you're able to call people on TikTok now and all I gotta say is what the fuck. Someone please tell me how in the genuine fuck do I turn this shit off because I do not want random people calling me on here. If you guys search up how to turn off calls on TikTok, it'll show you how to do it but be warned it only works for certain people and unfortunately for me, I'm not fucking one of them. The funny thing is that only some people have access to the call feature and the easiest way to know if you have access to this feature is to share this video to one of your friends and then try and tap the call button in the top right corner. This feature has got to be some sort of privacy invasion. And speaking of privacy invasion, if you guys have ever bought in a Vizio TV, you might qualify for a payout from this open lawsuit against Vizio through MoneyPilot.com, which is a website that allows you to earn money from class action lawsuits and you guys should definitely go and visit to see if you qualify. If you guys haven't updated your TikTok app yet, please for the love of fucking God, do not update that shit. What is TikTok gonna add next bro? Because first it was stickers, then it was voice comments, now it's calling. I mean what's next, fucking FaceTime? I couldn't imagine beefing with someone online and then all of a sudden they start ringing your phone. I would throw my shit into the Pacific fucking ocean. So fast. All I gotta say is that from this point onwards, prank calls are gonna be running wild on TikTok and honestly, I can't wait to see the videos.