Is This Pinterest Email a Scam? How to Tell
Pinterest scams include pins linking to fake shopping sites, phishing emails about account issues, and fake contest or giveaway promotions.
Reviewed by the Cautellus team · Last updated May 30, 2026
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Example Scam Messages
These are examples of fake messages impersonating Pinterest. Never click links in unsolicited messages.
“Pinterest: Your account has been compromised. Secure at pinterest-secure.com”
“Pinterest: You won a $500 shopping spree! Claim at pinterest-giveaway.com”
Red Flags to Watch For
- Pins linking to unknown shopping websites
- Account security emails from non-pinterest.com domains
- Contest winners for contests you never entered
- Pins promoting deals that seem too good to be true
Legitimate Pinterest Contact Info
Visit help.pinterest.com for support. Pinterest communicates account issues through the app and official email.
Where to Report a Pinterest Scam
If you received or fell for a fake Pinterest message, report it to the authorities below. Reporting helps investigators track these campaigns.
- FTC — reportfraud.ftc.govReport fraud and scams to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
- FBI IC3 — ic3.govFile a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
- Cautellus reporting guide →Step-by-step help on who to contact and how to recover.
Live Community Flags
Recently reported Pinterest scam variants from the Cautellus community. Flagged items include deepfake videos, cloned voicemail, and spoofed domains.
Community reporting for Pinterest is launching soon. Submissions will appear here with timestamps and scam-type tags.
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