The Instagram Brand Ambassador Scam That Almost Got Me Social media makes it easy to discover new brands, but it also opens the door to digital scams. One scam I personally encountered was an Instagram “Brand Ambassador” offer that looked like a dream opportunity—but was actually a trap. A jewelry company messaged me saying I had the perfect look for their brand and could earn discounts and commissions. The catch? I had to buy a starter package to get my discount code. Their website looked real, but when I checked more closely, nothing added up—no customer reviews, no way to contact support, and no online presence outside Instagram. After researching,…