Very curious. Can anyone explain what the scam is

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Why it worked

The video leverages a relatable, shared experience of receiving suspicious DMs, inviting audience participation through a common question that encourages comments.

Summary

The creator asks her audience to explain the nature of a common scam where strangers in DMs offer large monthly payments. She expresses curiosity about the catch behind such unsolicited financial offers.

Structure

1Creator introduces the topic of DMs offering money
2She asks for an explanation of the scam
3She questions the reality of the offer
4She asks if anyone has ever accepted

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Very curious. Can anyone explain what the scam is

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Very curious. Can anyone explain what the scam is when men DM you and they're like, hello, can I ask you something? Would you like $5,000 a month? Yes. Yes, I would. But what is the catch? Like $5,000? And what? Has anyone ever said yes to that?