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BBB has received consumer complaints and reports alleging that the business is collecting funds for a “Brand Safe guarantee” background check for hopeful social media influencers. eBassador claims that it works with large name brand businesses who put their trust in eBasador’s ‘Brand Safe” guarantee and “Brand Safe Influencers” earn up to five times more money than unverified influencers. The “Brand Safe” reviews  include checks of Criminal Background, Sex Offender Registry, Social Media Content, and the Terrorist Watch List.

Consumers claim that they are contacted by eBassador representative Amanda Thomas stating that they are a good fit for a campaign spokesperson role the business is casting for a large national chain. To be considered for this position eBassador needs the the potential influencer to go through their “Brand Safe’ background check. The initial solicitation email from the business requires that the candidate provide their full name, contact phone number and asks if you can pass a background check. The earning potential for the influencer position is very lucrative, all consumers indicate that the job offers a potential contract amount of $10,000. Once the hopeful users submit the initial information that the business asks for they are then required to produce additional personal identifiable information and credit card payment for the “Brand Safe” check that is required by the national chain to be considered for the spokesperson role. After submitting the information and fee as required, consumers say that is the end of the contact they have with eBassador.  

In addition, BBB has been contacted by influencers displayed on the “Brand Safe”  page of the eBassador website who state that their social media images are being displayed on this page without their knowledge or consent.