What is the $391 monthly earnings scam on Reddit?

A phishing post in r/programming promising quick cash via a mystery guide link. Leads to malware or pyramid schemes.

How to spot earnings scams in tech subreddits?

Look for vague promises, hidden links, no proof, and subreddit mismatch. Always hover before clicking.

Yes, but through legit channels like bug bounties or SaaS— not pinned Telegram posts.

$200 yesterday. That's the bait in a r/programming post claiming easy riches. But click that link, and you're in scam territory—here's the breakdown.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

Reddit scams like '$391 Monthly Earnings' target devs with greed-bait, using algo engagement. 𝕏
Always verify links and demand proof; this one leads to phishing chains. 𝕏
Community pressure needed—report, filter, and push platform fixes to protect tech forums. 𝕏

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Originally reported by Reddit r/programming