There’s a new scam Pr collab Email featuring Drunk Elephant

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There seems to be a rise in PR and collaboration scams among content creators lately. Granted this is nothing new I’ve shared many in the last few months.

That being shared some of the pr or collaboration scams may be convincing to some. Many seem too got to be true.

The email

The sender

I was sent an email DRUNK ELEPHANT SKINCARE MANAGEMENT. I found it odd that the title was all in caps.

The email address is the following:collabs.drunkelephantmanagement@gmail.com

That caught my eye because most of the scam pr or collab emails I’ve had over the last few months to a year have been sent from Gmail addresses.

The offer

The email was a basic PR/ collab offer. It was very friendly in it’s tone and tried to flatter the reader.

You can read the email below.

Hi,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Lauren Sass, and I’m the Brand Marketing Director at DRUNK ELEPHANT. We have been following your content closely and are truly impressed by your unique style and captivating presence.

We are thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation for you to join our upcoming influencer and ambassador campaign. At DRUNK ELEPHANT, we deeply admire your blend of beauty, confidence, and individuality, and we believe that you would be an exceptional fit for our brand. Your social media profile aligns perfectly with our vision, and we’re confident that your audience would love our product collections.

As part of this collaboration, we’re offering the following benefits:

• Monthly Product Packages: Receive up to 12 products of your choice each month.
• Exclusive Discount Code: Share a unique discount code with your followers, giving them special access to our latest items.
• Shoutouts & Reposts: Your content will be featured on our Instagram and website, amplifying your reach.
• Weekly Payment: Earn $5,100 weekly for every 10 posts featuring our brand products. Payments will be made directly to the bank account specified in the contract, which we will send to you shortly.

This is a paid collaboration, with the initial payment based on your current engagement levels. We believe that our partnership will only enhance your success, and as your audience grows, we’re open to increasing the payments.

If the first three months of our collaboration go well, we would be excited to discuss the possibility of a long-term partnership.

We’re eager to collaborate with you and create something extraordinary together. If you’re interested in this opportunity, please respond to this email, and we’ll be happy to provide more details, answer any questions you may have, and move forward with the next steps.

Looking forward to your positive response.

Best regards,
Lauren Sass
Brand Marketing Director
DRUNK ELEPHANT

Email text.

Why does this scream It’s a Scam?

I’ve had enough of these emails to be able to spot a scam a mile away.

They are filled with red flags 🚩🚩🚩.

The email didn’t greet me by name or social media handle. A simple Hi is a big red flag for me.

The email also promises a lot of stuff for little work. The payouts are rather large.

Another thing that the email mentions is discount codes and discount offers. That’s common with many brands, especially for some affiliate marketing programs.

What kind of scam is this?

It could be a phishing scam where the scammers want to collect information on you. Primarily banking info and personal info such as name, address, date of birth stuff like that.

Always check the email addresses

Remember most brands use their own branded email address. Many don’t send out requests from free mail services such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

I know these offers sound great but don’t fall for them.