Do not trust the TikTok Verified Badge Generator scam
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is TikTok Verified Badge Generator scam?
TikTok is a popular video-sharing social networking service with over 800 million monthly users. When a user has a verified badge on TikTok, it means that TikTok has confirmed that the account belongs to the user it represents.
Although many users can receive a verified badge, this depends on the popularity of the account, the experience of videos on it, and various other factors. This scam website supposedly allows users to get a verified badge without having to meet any criteria, however, it actually promotes other untrusted websites.
It is possible that there are more websites similar to this bogus site. In any case, you are strongly advised never to trust this or other similar web pages.
More about the TikTok Verified Badge Generator scam
This website displays a notification stating that the anti-spam system has been enabled and encourages visitors to click the "Verify Now" button to prove that they are not robots.
If clicked, the aforementioned button redirects visitors to a website offering a free Apple iPhone XS in return for completing a survey, however, this page is just another online survey designed by scammers to trick unsuspecting visitors into providing various information.
Commonly, they attempt to deceive visitors into entering financial information (such as credit card details) and other sensitive, personal details. Therefore, this web page cannot be trusted and nor can others that offer a verified badge on TikTok without having to meet any criteria.
Note that users do not often visit these pages intentionally - they are opened by browsers that have unwanted applications installed on them, via clicked deceptive ads, or through other untrusted web pages.
| Name | Fake TikTok verified badge generator |
| Threat Type | Phishing, Scam, Fraud. |
| Fake Claim | Page offers to receive a verified badge on TikTok without meeting any criteria. |
| Related Domain | tiktokverified[.]xyz |
| Serving IP Address | 162.0.232.50 |
| Symptoms | Fake error messages, fake system warnings, pop-up errors, hoax computer scan. |
| Distribution methods | Compromised websites, rogue online pop-up ads, unwanted applications. |
| Damage | Loss of sensitive private information, monetary loss, identity theft, possible malware infections. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Similar scams
More examples of websites that are similar to this scam page are "PUBG Hack Scam", "Memorama Hack Scam" and "BTC Giveaway Scam". Note that these pages can be designed not only to trick visitors into providing sensitive information but also into downloading browser hijackers, adware-type apps and other potentially unwanted, or even malicious applications.
If a browser opens these pages automatically, it is very likely that rogue apps are installed on it.
How did unwanted applications install on my computer?
Unwanted downloads and installations often occur when developers distribute unwanted apps by integrating them into the download/installation setups of other programs as "extra offers". This distribution method is known as "bundling". The offers can be declined in "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings of the setups (or by unticking certain checkboxes).
Many users fail to check and change these settings (or untick the checkboxes), thereby allowing rogue apps to infiltrate together with the desired software. Dubious programs are also downloaded and installed by clicking deceptive advertisements (usually on untrusted sites) that execute certain scripts.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications
Download software and files from official websites and via direct links. It is not safe to use torrent clients, eMule (or other Peer-to-Peer networks), third party downloaders, unofficial websites or other sources of this kind. Avoid third party installers. Check "Advanced", "Custom" and other settings, and decline offers to download or install unwanted software.
Do not click ads that are displayed on dubious websites, since they can open other untrusted websites or even cause unwanted downloads and installations. Remove any unwanted, suspicious applications (extensions, add-ons, and plug-ins) that are installed on the browser.
The same should be applied to programs of this kind that are installed on the operating system. If your computer is already infected with rogue apps, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
The appearance of TikTok Verified Badge Generator scam webiste (GIF):
Appearance of yet another TikTok-themed phishing website (tiktokhelp-support[.]com):
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Quick menu:
- What is TikTok Verified Badge Generator scam?
- STEP 1. Uninstall deceptive applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove rogue extensions from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove potentially unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove rogue extensions from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
- STEP 6. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
Removal of potentially unwanted applications:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window, look for any suspicious/recently-installed applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove rogue extensions from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the fake tiktok verified badge generator, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions", in the opened window remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with fake tiktok verified badge generator removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon 
(at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the fake tiktok verified badge generator, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click the "gear" icon 
(at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the fake tiktok verified badge generator, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.
Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Summary:
Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a pop-up scam?
A pop-up scam is a deceptive online technique where fraudulent websites generate misleading pop-up windows that often mimic legitimate alerts or messages. Pop-up scams are designed to exploit user trust and create a sense of urgency, prompting individuals to make hasty and uninformed decisions.
What is the purpose of a pop-up scam?
These scams often aim to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information, clicking on malicious links, providing remote access to computers, downloading malicious files or programs, making financial transactions, calling fake customer support numbers, or taking other actions.
Why do I encounter fake pop-ups?
Deceptive schemes manifest across diverse platforms, such as phishing emails, social media posts, deceptive online ads, and malicious websites. Also, users are often lured into accessing fraudulent sites through notifications from unreliable websites, platforms linked with deceptive advertising networks, and similar channels.
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