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What is Spam?
Spam is content that uses misleading descriptions, tags, titles or thumbnails in order to trick you into watching it. Most of the time this shows up on YouTube as massively posted messages that try to direct you to other sites.
Everyone hates spam. Don’t create misleading descriptions, tags, titles or thumbnails in order to increase views. It's not okay to post large amounts of untargeted, unwanted or repetitive content, including comments and private messages.
Mass advertising: When a user uses automated bots or massively posts content for advertising purposes.
Misleading text: When a user incorrectly identifies their videos within the title, tags and video description. This is done to trick the viewer into watching their video by being dishonest about the video content. Misleading text can also mean that an uploader has used the video description area to put in many different tags that don't match the video content to try to gain views.
Misleading thumbnails: When a user deliberately chooses a thumbnail that is not representative of the actual video content in order to gain views.
Scams/Fraud: When a user posts a video which contains information to trick the viewer for their own financial gain.
What is Phishing?
Phishing is when someone tricks you into giving them your personal information such as credit card numbers, social security/national ID numbers, or other financial data. Usually when they have that information, they'll then use it to steal your money, property or identity. Remember, Youtube will never ask you for your password, email address, or other account information. Don't be fooled if someone contacts you pretending to be from YouTube!
If you find videos on YouTube that you think might be spam or phishing, please flag them for review by the YouTube team.
For more information on spam and phishing please visit the National Cyber Security Alliance.
If you're concerned that your YouTube account may have been compromised, please visit the following page.
How can I get rid of spam or phishing videos?
- If it's a video, flag it for spam!
- If a comment contains spam, just click on the flag icon within the comment to report as spam.
- Never respond to requests asking for your password to your YouTube account or any other personal information.
FAQ:
Q: My video was removed for spam, but I don't think that it is spam. How can I appeal the decision made on my video?
A: Please use this contact area to request a review.
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What is Spam?
Spam is content that uses misleading descriptions, tags, titles or thumbnails in order to trick you into watching it. Most of the time this shows up on YouTube as massively posted messages that try to direct you to other sites.
Everyone hates spam. Don’t create misleading descriptions, tags, titles or thumbnails in order to increase views. It's not OK to post large amounts of untargeted, unwanted or repetitive content, including comments and private messages.
Mass advertising: When a user uses automated bots or massively posts content for advertising purposes.
Misleading text: When a user incorrectly identifies their videos within the title, tags and video description. This is done to trick the viewer into watching their video by being dishonest about the video content. Misleading text can also mean that an uploader has used the video description area to put in many different tags that don't match the video content to try to gain views.
Misleading thumbnails: When a user deliberately chooses a thumbnail that is not representative of the actual video content in order to gain views.
Scams/Fraud: When a user posts a video which contains information to trick the viewer for their own financial gain.
What is Phishing?
Phishing is when someone tricks you into giving them your personal information such as credit card numbers, national insurance/national ID numbers or other financial data. Usually when they have that information, they'll then use it to steal your money, property or identity. Remember, YouTube will never ask you for your password, email address or other account information. Don't be fooled if someone contacts you pretending to be from YouTube!
If you find videos on YouTube that you think might be spam or phishing, please flag them for review by the YouTube team.
For more information on spam and phishing, please visit the National Cyber Security Alliance.
If you're concerned that your YouTube account may have been compromised, please visit the following page.
How can I get rid of spam or phishing videos?
- If it's a video, flag it as spam!
- If a comment contains spam, just click the flag icon within the comment to report as spam.
- Never respond to requests asking for your password to your YouTube account or any other personal information.
FAQ:
Q: My video was removed as spam, but I don't think that it is spam. How can I appeal against the decision made on my video?
A: Please use this contact area to request a review.
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What is Spam?
Spam is content that uses misleading descriptions, tags, titles or thumbnails in order to trick you into watching it. Most of the time this shows up on YouTube as massively posted messages that try to direct you to other sites.
Everyone hates spam. Don’t create misleading descriptions, tags, titles or thumbnails in order to increase views. It's not OK to post large amounts of untargeted, unwanted or repetitive content, including comments and private messages.
Mass advertising is the use of automated bots used to advertise.
Misleading text is in reference to a user who incorrectly identifies their videos within the title, tags and video description. This is done to trick the viewer into watching their video by being dishonest about the video content. Misleading text can also mean that an uploader has used the video description area to put in many different tags that don't match the video content, to try to gain views.
Misleading thumbnails refers to partners who have the ability to select a specific thumbnail and choose a thumbnail that is not representative of the actual video content in order to gain views.
Scams/Fraud is when a user has posted a video which may contain information to trick the user for their own financial gain.
What is Phishing?
Phishing is when someone tricks you into giving them your personal information such as credit card numbers, national insurance/national ID numbers or other financial data. Usually when they have that information, they'll then use it to steal your money, property or identity. Remember, YouTube will never ask you for your password, email address or other account information. Don't be fooled if someone contacts you pretending to be from YouTube!
If you find videos on YouTube that you think might be spam or phishing, please flag them for review by the YouTube team.
For more information on spam and phishing, please visit the National Cyber Security Alliance.
If you're concerned that your YouTube account may have been compromised, please visit the following page.
How can I get rid of spam or phishing videos?
- If it's a video, flag it as spam!
- If a comment contains spam, just click the flag icon within the comment to report as spam.
- Never respond to requests asking for your password to your YouTube account or any other personal information.
FAQ:
Q: My video was removed as spam, but I don't think that it is spam. How can I appeal against the decision made on my video?
A: Please use this contact area to request a review.
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What is Spam?
Spam is content that uses misleading descriptions, tags, titles or thumbnails in order to trick you into watching it. Most of the time this shows up on YouTube as massively posted messages that try to direct you to other sites.
Everyone hates spam. Don’t create misleading descriptions, tags, titles or thumbnails in order to increase views. It's not OK to post large amounts of untargeted, unwanted or repetitive content, including comments and private messages.
Mass advertising is the use of automated bots used to advertise.
Misleading text is in reference to a user who incorrectly identifies their videos within the title, tags and video description. This is done to trick the viewer into watching their video by being dishonest about the video content. Misleading text can also mean that an uploader has used the video description area to put in many different tags that don't match the video content, to try to gain views.
Misleading thumbnails refers to partners who have the ability to select a specific thumbnail and choose a thumbnail that is not representative of the actual video content in order to gain views.
Scams/Fraud is when a user has posted a video which may contain information to trick the user for their own financial gain.
What is Phishing?
Phishing is when someone tricks you into giving them your personal information such as credit card numbers or other financial data. Usually when they have that information, they'll then use it to steal your money, property or identity. Remember, YouTube will never ask you for your password, email address or other account information. Don't be fooled if someone contacts you pretending to be from YouTube!
If you find videos on YouTube that you think might be spam or phishing, please flag them for review by the YouTube team.
For more information on spam and phishing, please visit the ACMA website.
If you're concerned that your YouTube account may have been compromised, please visit the following page.
How can I get rid of spam or phishing videos?
- If it's a video, flag it as spam!
- If a comment contains spam, just click the flag icon within the comment to report as spam.
- Never respond to requests asking for your password to your YouTube account or any other personal information.
FAQ:
Q: My video was removed as spam, but I don't think that it is spam. How can I appeal against the decision made on my video?
A: Please use this contact area to request a review.
| Tips on spam from the Australian Communications and Media Authority Spam is electronic ‘junk mail’–unwanted messages, advertising products and services, sent to your email address or mobile phone. Some spam promotes a product or invites you to visit a website. Other spam tries to scam or trick you into investing in fraudulent schemes or revealing your bank account or credit card details. An electronic message is spam if:  it is unsolicited or sent without your consent it does not contain accurate information about the sender of the message it does not provide a way to unsubscribe from receiving more messages or it does not action an unsubscribe request within five working days. To avoid spam: Check if your internet service provider has a spam filtering service. Use spam filtering software. Understand how your email address will be used before providing it online Check the terms and conditions of anything you sign up for. Are you consenting to receive commercial electronic messages? Do not respond if the email seems dubious. Never click on links in spam emails or buy spam-advertised products or services as many are fraudulent. If you are not sure if the message sender is genuine, contact SCAMwatch. If you know the message sender and you do not wish to receive further email, use the unsubscribe facility. If you receive a commercial electronic message to your mobile phone, reply with ‘STOP’. For more spam related information, including frequently asked questions or to report or make complaints about spam visit www.spam.acma.gov.au. |
| Tips from cybersmart Watch your bank account. Respond immediately to any unexpected withdrawals or spending. Look out for small amounts of money being withdrawn unexpectedly. This may be a criminal testing your account details prior to withdrawing a larger amount. Don’t get phished. Don’t respond to calls or emails from any bank asking for passwords or other details. Banks never send emails asking you to click through to their site—if the email asks you to click on a link, chances are it’s a scam. If you receive a call from someone saying they’re from the bank, hang up and call back at the publicly listed number to see if it’s real. |
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What is Spam?
Spam is content that uses misleading descriptions, tags, titles or thumbnails in order to trick you into watching it. Most of the time this shows up on YouTube as massively posted messages that try to direct you to other sites.
Everyone hates spam. Don’t create misleading descriptions, tags, titles or thumbnails in order to increase views. It's not OK to post large amounts of untargeted, unwanted or repetitive content, including comments and private messages.
Mass advertising is the use of automated bots used to advertise.
Misleading text is in reference to a user who incorrectly identifies their videos within the title, tags and video description. This is done to trick the viewer into watching their video by being dishonest about the video content. Misleading text can also mean that an uploader has used the video description area to put in many different tags that don't match the video content, to try to gain views.
Misleading thumbnails refers to partners who have the ability to select a specific thumbnail and choose a thumbnail that is not representative of the actual video content in order to gain views.
Scams/Fraud is when a user has posted a video which may contain information to trick the user for their own financial gain.
What is Phishing?
Phishing is when someone tricks you into giving them your personal information such as credit card numbers or other financial data. Usually when they have that information, they'll then use it to steal your money, property or identity. Remember, YouTube will never ask you for your password, email address or other account information. Don't be fooled if someone contacts you pretending to be from YouTube!
If you find videos on YouTube that you think might be spam or phishing, please flag them for review by the YouTube team.
For more information on spam and phishing, please visit the NetSafe website.
If you're concerned that your YouTube account may have been compromised, please visit the following page.
How can I get rid of spam or phishing videos?
- If it's a video, flag it as spam!
- If a comment contains spam, just click the flag icon within the comment to report as spam.
- Never respond to requests asking for your password to your YouTube account or any other personal information.
FAQ:
Q: My video was removed as spam, but I don't think that it is spam. How can I appeal against the decision made on my video?
A: Please use this contact area to request a review.
 Spam is illegal in New Zealand. Visit NetSafe to learn more about spam and phishing. You can also visit the Consumer Affairs site Scamwatch. |
