Before buying followers, likes or views, check seven things: the seller never asks for your password, delivery terms are stated, drop-off and refill rules are written down, payment pages are secure, support can be reached, the wording avoids impossible promises, and you accept that platforms prohibit this. Skipping any one is how people lose money.
Why a checklist at all?
These services are sold on pages that look alike and promise the same things, so the differences are in the details that sellers prefer not to dwell on. A checklist turns a vague feeling into a decision. It also protects you from the most common problems: lost accounts, lost money and numbers that fall after a week. Remember that platforms' rules prohibit inauthentic engagement, as we explain in our rules guide, so the aim here is to avoid avoidable damage, not to remove the risk.
What are the seven checks?
| # | Check | What a good answer looks like |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Password | Never requested; only a public username or a post link |
| 2 | Delivery terms | Start time and pace described honestly, with no impossible promises |
| 3 | Drop-off | The page admits that counts can fall |
| 4 | Refill or refund | Conditions written down, with limits and time frames |
| 5 | Payment security | HTTPS checkout, recognised payment methods, no card details by chat |
| 6 | Support | A clear contact route and stated hours |
| 7 | Wording | No promises nobody can keep, no invented ratings, no endless superlatives |
Check 1: does the seller ask for your password?
This one is a hard stop. A service that adds followers, likes or views to a public profile or post needs a username or a link, not your login. Anyone who asks for your password can take over the account, change the email and lock you out. Read our dedicated explanation in do you need to give your password?. Our pages ask only for a public username or post link, and Snapscore accounts are delivered by email.
Checks 2 to 4: delivery, drop-off and refill
Look for statements about how and when the order starts, whether it is delivered all at once or gradually, what happens if the count falls and what you can claim. A page that promises immediate results or "never drops" is promising something nobody can control. Honest pages say that counts can change and describe what the seller does about it. We explain these terms in delivery speed and refill explained, and the reasons for drops in why followers drop.
Check 5: is the payment secure?
- The address starts with https and the payment page belongs to the shop or to a known payment provider.
- You are never asked to send card details by chat, email or a direct message.
- The price, currency and any tax are shown before you pay.
- No pre-ticked extras are added to your basket.
- You receive an order confirmation by email.
Pay with a method that gives you some dispute route, and keep the confirmation.
Checks 6 and 7: support and wording
Find out how to reach the seller before paying: an email address, a form or a chat, and stated hours. Be wary of round-the-clock availability claims, which are hard to keep. Then read the page for claims you cannot verify: ratings with no source, customer counts, press logos, top-ranking labels. A seller who invents proof about itself is likely to invent proof about the product.
What should you do with the answers?
Score each check as pass, unclear or fail. Any failure on the password check ends the conversation. Two or more unclear answers mean you should ask questions or choose another seller. If everything passes, you have a seller that is at least honest about how it works, which is the most you can reasonably expect. Even then, remember that the platforms' rules still apply to the result, and keep any purchase small enough that you would accept losing it. Use a separate test account first if the profile matters to your income.
Is a cheap price a warning sign?
Price alone proves nothing, but an offer far below others deserves a second look at the terms. Check what the number includes, how long any refill lasts and whether the page is open about drop-off. A low price with vague terms is often the most expensive option in the end, while a clear page at a moderate price lets you plan.
How do you test a seller cheaply?
- Start with the smallest package to see how delivery works.
- Use an account you can afford to lose if something goes wrong.
- Note the date and the count before the order.
- Check the profile after a day, a week and a month.
- Write to support with a harmless question and see how it answers.
Then decide. If you want to browse an example of a page that asks only for a username, see the TikTok followers page.