Scam Academy Has Scammers Rejoicing While Fraud Fighters Question The Sanity Of Social Media Platform Mugtome

What Mugtome's Scam Academy would look like if built.

SATIRE ALERT: Thankfully this post is only satire. A social media platform world never allow criminals to congregate and plot how to victimize others, right?

"Who needs the dark web when you can learn and engage in fraudulent activity on your favorite social media platform?"

Fraudsters and scammers are rejoicing, finding the resources and support they need to commit crimes on Scam Academy, a private group supported by social media mega-platform Mugtome.

"No longer must we remain in the shadows," states self proclaimed world’s greatest scammer AvidCon9432. "We can defraud banks, target the elderly, scam the living daylights of every unsuspecting victim…and so much more. It's got all the sauce I need!"

So far the group has amassed over 5,000 followers and is on pace to grow exponentially. By 2026 it is expected that it will top 20,000. This gathering of fraud minds has those who fight it worried about what it will mean for them.

"This is going to hurt a lot of people," relays anti-fraud professional Jeremiah Norris. "Mugtome is aware of the issue but will not do anything to stop it. Reporting it does not give one the option to select fraud and any other selections generate a response that it fits within their 'community guidelines.' What kind of community openly allows its member to victimize others. I don't think they get it...or they just don't care."

Mugtome offers plenty of options to report people...just not for fraud and scams.

Mugtome has responded to the criticisms about maintaining the group by citing that it does not go against their guidelines because they do not want to hinder people from learning about various topics. Rosewood Butterfree, Social Media Promotion Manager at Mugtome, explains.

"Having a group that teaches people how to engage in scams and fraud doesn't necessarily mean they will do it. It can help protect them against it. I joined Scam Academy a few months back to test it out and met some lovely individuals. I haven't committed fraud yet but I've learned a lot. Also, I met the love of my life who is teaching me to invest in cryptocurrency from his chalet in the Alps! But hypothetically, if any of this is leading to scams and fraud, it just means more job security for those fighting it...why are they so bent out of shape here?"