{"id":2568,"date":"2021-05-20T12:03:02","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T11:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2568"},"modified":"2023-03-23T18:11:06","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T18:11:06","slug":"vivastreet-tips-to-avoid-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/vivastreet-tips-to-avoid-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Vivastreet: How to identify &#038; avoid ad scams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivastreet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019ve discovered a string of frauds and scams that are targeting our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/escort\/gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advertisers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and service users.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#isvivastreetlegitandsafe?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Vivastreet legit and safe?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#whatvivastreetwillneverdo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Vivastreet will never do<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#howtoidentifyandavoidscamsinads\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to identify and avoid scams in ads<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#howtoidentifyscamsviasms&amp;email\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to identify scams via SMS &amp; Email<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#howtoreportascam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to report a scam<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#vivastreetactionsagainstscams\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivastreet actions against scams<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While our dedicated team continues to work hard to overcome this issue, there is always a risk of falling victim to scammers. Therefore, it\u2019s important to learn how to avoid them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s some information below that can help you use our site safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"isvivastreetlegitandsafe?\"><b>Is Vivastreet legit and safe?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Vivastreet is a <\/span><b>legit and secure global classified website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Since launching in 2004, we are a <\/span><b>trusted and safe platform with millions of visitors every week<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2580 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/is-vivastreet-safe-and-legit.png\" alt=\"Vivastreet homepage\" width=\"413\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/is-vivastreet-safe-and-legit.png 459w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/is-vivastreet-safe-and-legit-206x300.png 206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Here are some facts that confirm Vivastreet is legit:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivastreet is a sub-brand of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvcorporate.com\/our-brands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital Ventures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a digital group that specialises in online marketplaces since 1999<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.vivastreet.co.uk\/index.aspx?Brand=Vivastreet&amp;Region=UnitedKingdom&amp;Language=English\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help Centre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a dedicated customer service team to provide the support our users need<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We partner with credible brands and organisations such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uglymugs.org\/um\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Ugly Mugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/clienteye-and-vivastreet-partnership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ClientEye<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, IncomeMax, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/s\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a recognised social media presence on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vivastreet_uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vivastreet_uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vivastreetFBUK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run our website through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/transparencyreport.google.com\/safe-browsing\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google\u2019s Safe Browsing Transparency Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and you\u2019ll see that our site is safe\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The https:\/\/ and sitelock in our URL shows that we are an encrypted and secure site<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users can view our digital certificate by clicking on the padlock in our URL, providing proof of verification and that our site can be trusted\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although we\u2019re a legit site, it\u2019s important to note that <\/span><b>we are NOT affiliated with any of our advertisers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, we are not responsible for scammers and do not involve ourselves in the communication between advertisers and users.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatvivastreetwillneverdo\"><b>What Vivastreet will never do<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience any of the following, this is not done by Vivastreet and you\u2019re most likely being approached by a scammer. We will never:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask for your login details (email account and password) to our site<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Randomly ask for money, deposits or personal bank information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer any sort of buyer protection or payment programs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that in some instances, Vivastreet will need to ask you for additional personal information to perform some safety checks. If you are in doubt about the person calling you, please don&#8217;t hesitate to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.vivastreet.co.uk\/Support.aspx?Brand=Vivastreet&amp;Region=UnitedKingdom&amp;Language=English\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call us back directly through our Customer Service line<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as they&#8217;ll be able to confirm if it&#8217;s a genuine request coming from Vivastreet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howtoidentifyandavoidscamsinads\"><b>How to identify and avoid scams in ads<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We work daily so that all ads published on Vivastreet are 100% legit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More than 90% of fake or bad ads are deleted within a few hours of being posted<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, some of these ads are visible at times, and there will be scammers that slip through the net.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re looking to buy a<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/real-estate\/gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">property<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/vehicles\/gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vehicle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/escort\/gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hire an escort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, always be aware of the small pitfalls that scammers can put your way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we can&#8217;t meticulously background check every user on our site, we advise all users to think critically when assessing if they should respond to an ad or give their money or details over to a stranger they haven&#8217;t met.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First and foremost, trust your instinct and if the offer is too good to be true, it probably is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2573 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-identify-and-avoid-scams-in-vivastreet-ads.png\" alt=\"Pile of credit cards on a fishing hook to symbolise phishing scams\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-identify-and-avoid-scams-in-vivastreet-ads.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-identify-and-avoid-scams-in-vivastreet-ads-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-identify-and-avoid-scams-in-vivastreet-ads-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-identify-and-avoid-scams-in-vivastreet-ads-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-identify-and-avoid-scams-in-vivastreet-ads-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Below are some red alerts to look out for in ads and avoid being scammed:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor-quality images. If you\u2019re still interested, don\u2019t hesitate to ask the advertiser for better quality images<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lack of information, such as no contact details<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advertisers that suggest unusual or unsafe <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/vivastreet-payment-options-for-sex-workers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">payment methods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prices that are significantly lower than the average market value. Scammers will try to lure you in with attractive prices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advertisers that ask for money in advance. Be sure of the seller&#8217;s credibility and the veracity of the ad\/product first before considering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beware of ads that direct you to another site. It could be a virus that can invade your computer or phone. Always check the address before clicking and never disclose personal information on sites you do not know<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on avoiding scammers, click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.vivastreet.co.uk\/Article.aspx?SubId=60549e41-53d3-42e2-b515-338d6bad7ed2&amp;LanCode=2057&amp;brandId=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<br \/> <br \/>\n<section id=\"custom_html-8\" class=\"widget_text widget widget_custom_html amr_widget\"><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"internal_widget_between_content\">\r\n\t<div class=\"widget_header\">\r\n\t\t<h3>Are you a looking for an escort?<\/h3>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"widget_body\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"widget_left_container\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"widget_image b2c\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"widget_right_container\">\r\n\t\t\t<h3>We have over 12,000 UK erotic escorts waiting for you. Whatever you desire.<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t<p>With the ultimate discretion and safety measures assured, don't waste a moment to find your escort of choice. <\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<a class=\"widget_btn_orange\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/escort\/gb?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget&utm_campaign=blog_widget_b2c\">Find an escort today<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to tell if an escort ad is genuine<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As well as using the advice above to spot and avoid a fake escort ad, here are some ways to check if their ad is genuine:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although we do our best to ensure all ads are genuine, finding ads that are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/yoti-age-verification-and-vivastreet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">age<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/vivastreet-photo-verification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photo verified<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by our partner Yoti will give you even more assurance that the ad you wish to contact is legit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always ask for as much information as possible about the product\/service and find out more about the advertiser.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more information and data you get, the lower the risk of falling victim to a scam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2579 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-identifiy-a-legit-escort-ad.png\" alt=\"An age and photo verified escort ad on Vivastreet\" width=\"411\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-identifiy-a-legit-escort-ad.png 618w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-identifiy-a-legit-escort-ad-185x300.png 185w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-identifiy-a-legit-escort-ad-600x971.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 411px) 100vw, 411px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howtoidentifyscamsviasms&amp;email\"><b>How to identify scams via SMS &amp; Email<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a sex worker that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/post.vivastreet.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advertises with us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you could or may have fallen victim to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/common-scams-faced-by-sex-workers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scammers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via SMS or email.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you may receive a text message or email asking to log in to your account, provide confirmation of data or personal information (e.g., bank details), or even make an alleged pending payment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We would like to confirm that we do not send messages requesting this type of information or action from our customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you get a text message informing you that your profile has been suspended, this is not Vivastreet.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer Service<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> team will most likely call you directly before blocking your account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always check that the phone number and email addresses are correct before responding. If in doubt, check with customer service.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2574 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-identify-vivastreet-scams-on-sms-and-email.png\" alt=\"Serious woman looking at contents on her phone\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-identify-vivastreet-scams-on-sms-and-email.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-identify-vivastreet-scams-on-sms-and-email-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-identify-vivastreet-scams-on-sms-and-email-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-identify-vivastreet-scams-on-sms-and-email-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-identify-vivastreet-scams-on-sms-and-email-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howtoreportascam\"><b>How to report a scam<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you come across a suspicious ad, such as one that <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you believe to be a scam, <\/span>abusing our services, or malicious, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">please notify us by pressing the \u2018Report this ad\u2019 button on their profile (see image below) and provide the relevant details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once we have been notified, we will investigate and work to check the legitimacy of this ad to see if it needs to be removed from our site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also encourage anyone who believes they have been a victim of crime (fraud, theft, threats\/blackmail) to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">report<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the issue to the police.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2572 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/report-a-scam-on-vivastreet.png\" alt=\"How to report a scam or ad on Vivastreet\" width=\"408\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/report-a-scam-on-vivastreet.png 408w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/report-a-scam-on-vivastreet-281x300.png 281w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"vivastreetactionsagainstscams\"><b>Vivastreet actions against scams<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our goal is to provide a better experience for our users and customers. Therefore, we are constantly on the lookout for any suspicious ads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also work with our customers who report potential scams to help us get rid of scammers and provide an even safer platform for our users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, we do not ask our customers for data or payment. If you are approached with these types of requests by people pretending to be representatives of Vivastreet, do not rush to send information or make any payments, and contact our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.vivastreet.co.uk\/Support.aspx?Brand=Vivastreet&amp;Region=UnitedKingdom&amp;Language=English\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer Service Centre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">irectly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You can also find more information on how to stay safe in our<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/help.vivastreet.co.uk\/index.aspx?LanCode=2057&amp;brandid=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Help Centre<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Vivastreet, we\u2019ve discovered a string of frauds and scams that are targeting our advertisers and service users. Is Vivastreet legit and safe? 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