116 of you already follow this account, just FYI it's a scam, they collect funds but have never donated any of it to Ukraine, yes even with their huge following...
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So I have added up his BMAC account this does NOT include monthly subscribers that pay anything thing from $15 to $100
+ $1000 one-off donations! From some of the comments, it's evident that donors believe their money is being sent directly to Ukrainian soldiers. It's the tip of the iceberg $$
So glad to see you doing this public service on Bluesky, too! I hope sometime you share your message about the fake soldier scams so that people don't fall for the lies they send in direct messages. Thank you💗
Petrik is definitely one of the good guys. I followed and supported him on X and follow him here on Bluesky, too. I donate to every fundraiser of his that I see! Just adding this to make sure no one gets confused about him.
Oh sorry I get it now. His name comes up in this thread because I was asked if he's here on Bluesky. We both supported him on Twitter. So ignore that he's in a thread about the scammers of Ukrainian Squad. Petrik is an excellent guy to work with to support soldiers in an SOF unit.
Thank you for the heads up. It’s hard to tell which of theses are legit. Scammers use our military, use people with illnesses, people that have gone through weather disasters, etc, to raise money. It’s hard to trust any of those fraudsters.
So here is what their grift is about, if you comment you will soon be messaged with a "Ukrainian defender" that has suspiciously low followers. They will say thank you for supporting Ukraine, and then continue to message you and eventually ask for money
I confirm! They are not Ukrainians and following him puts you at the disposal of many other scammers who find you there! I bear witness to an experience.
@dondanarts.bsky.social
DM scammer.
@medicaleksandra.bsky.social
and
@vasylkostyrenko.bsky.social
fake soldiers boosting UKRAINIAN SQUAD posts, probably the same guy all 3.
They followed me. They look so sus from the jump. Is there a block list of scammers? There should be ones for NAFO and Gaza.
FYI: the big “official” NAFO account is also a scam. They refuse to be transparent with numbers. I’ll bet anything they keep most of the profits and give dimes to Ukraine.
I only really give to Jake Broe, because I know it will get to where we intend it. Anyone who is unaware of him should go find his YouTube and donate to his recent Christmas fundraiser.
I’m not sure, but, I think these labels work/show up only if one is subscribed to that NAFO forum - if one isn’t, the acc might show up as normal - can anybody confirm?
Please read the history of it in this thread here, already on Xitter they were 'famous' for grifting / scamming money and they still do, unfortunately 😥
I checked that page, but I couldn't find anything sketchy
There has to be at least some visible evidence, otherwise nobody's gonna take action
I'll see what I can find ✌🏾
There is a full post on X with proof of the scammer account and the person behind. I am no longer there. Maybe someone with a X account and with the knowledge of the post can take screenshots of the post
It had been suspended, but looks like it’s back up
For 2 years+ I’ve been insisting this is a very slimy acc - it generates followers with content, doesn’t directly ask for donations, requests that if people like the content, they may donate to help put more
It’s engagement farming, within framework
This acc may never get suspended, it makes sure it doesn’t violate TOS, its violation is on an ethical level, which SM is unable to handle - it appears pro-Ukraine, appears to support Ukrainians
It’s the people that follow & support it that allow the grift
I reported this account already but it seems ok to be misleading...
It's more clear than before on the fact they aren't charity, but still misleading and content scrappers. Such behavior should NOT be encouraged. Please people don't follow this account. That's less money for Ukraine...
I have reported this account several times on X when I was there and here on Bluesky but it never gets deleted. We need to collectively report this account on Bluesky and warn the ones who follow it. This is very important that we get rid of this account ASAP
@penguinguynz.fellas.social Thanks, I have already subscribed to @nafoeverywhere.org 's block list. But blocking alone is not enough! You have to report the account‼️
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+ $1000 one-off donations! From some of the comments, it's evident that donors believe their money is being sent directly to Ukrainian soldiers. It's the tip of the iceberg $$
Also, a follow back here on BlueSky would be appreciated.
Is @petrik_vn here yet?
Yes, he's here. Let me find his handle for you!
https://bsky.app/profile/ukrser.bsky.social
Welcome!
🙈
Had also done this on Xitter.
Thank you!
Please tap on --> @ukrainian-squad.bsky.social, it should work then 😊
It takes some time to get used to it, but afterwards it's much better and easier than on Xitter 😊
https://bsky.app/profile/scampolice.bsky.social/post/3lauqodlokc22
It will tell other scammers to go elsewhere or they'll be zapped here
👍🏼
DM scammer.
@medicaleksandra.bsky.social
and
@vasylkostyrenko.bsky.social
fake soldiers boosting UKRAINIAN SQUAD posts, probably the same guy all 3.
FYI: the big “official” NAFO account is also a scam. They refuse to be transparent with numbers. I’ll bet anything they keep most of the profits and give dimes to Ukraine.
@machpiyal.fellas.social Fella you happen to know if it's in one of your packs?
I don't take these scammers onto my packs, immediately blocked the account when it appeared here 😊
Please read the history of it in this thread here, already on Xitter they were 'famous' for grifting / scamming money and they still do, unfortunately 😥
There has to be at least some visible evidence, otherwise nobody's gonna take action
I'll see what I can find ✌🏾
Hmm yes, u're correct. (Almost) everybody knows it's scam, but from the accounts history here, u don't have to find anything, true.
Can our Ukrainian friends help? @kiwi.qirim.land, @andriikatriuk.bsky.social, do you have facts, that @ukrainian-squad.bsky.social is scam? Thanks 😊
For 2 years+ I’ve been insisting this is a very slimy acc - it generates followers with content, doesn’t directly ask for donations, requests that if people like the content, they may donate to help put more
It’s engagement farming, within framework
It’s the people that follow & support it that allow the grift
It takes a long time to get shit shut here.
Screenshot in his post.. And follow him because he seems to be finding the vile accounts
They seem to be quicker in deleting impersonators and hate speechers, which both isn't the case here.
Let's see, hopefully it will be deleted soon.
We know how good you are 😊
Nevertheless 👇🏾
It's more clear than before on the fact they aren't charity, but still misleading and content scrappers. Such behavior should NOT be encouraged. Please people don't follow this account. That's less money for Ukraine...
https://bsky.app/profile/danidelamedias.bsky.social/post/3lbn7rqe6dk2e
https://bsky.app/profile/angeladoneit.bsky.social/post/3laykrbseqc2b
https://ukrainiansquad.bsky.social
was suspended on Bluesky and now back with new handle 😡
@ ukrainian-squad.bsky.social ‼️
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