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Skout A Cautionary Tale: Skout - Proceed with Care

As I delve into the realm of Skout, I am met with a myriad of cautionary tales that paint a picture of a platform teetering on the edge of chaos. The reviews echo a sentiment of disappointment and frustration, with users expressing concerns about the quality of interactions and the overall atmosphere on Skout. From reports of toxic communication to encounters with scammers and fake profiles, it seems navigating Skout's landscape requires a vigilant eye and a resilient spirit. While some commend its free features, the prevailing narrative warns potential users to tread carefully, lest they find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and dissatisfaction. As you contemplate your journey on Skout, remember: proceed with care, for the path ahead may be fraught with challenges.

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  1. Pros
    1. Broad user base enhances networking
    2. User-friendly interface for easy navigation
    3. Robust safety features for secure interactions
    4. Diverse community with global reach
    5. Free version offers substantial functionality
  1. Cons
    1. Limited user base compared to rivals
    2. Reports of spam & fake profiles
    3. Less innovative features
    4. Inadequate privacy controls

Skout Complaints 242

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Skout Banned account

It was old but it was fine at first. But if you are somewhat pretty, you will get harassed by lots of perverted men. But instead of the app helping and trying to get rid of the perverted men, they blocked me. Which is a weird action to take without any warning, but it was their action. SO WARNING! You will get harassed, You will get nude photos sent to you, You will probably be treated like a prostitute and this app will not band those users Harassing a new user, they will band you. Stay safe ❤

[ Apparently they will ban you If you copy and paste a lot And I usually copying paste "Good and yourself" A lot because everyone asks the same questions. But I shouldn't be banned for being more efficient. Whatever]

Desired outcome: Account unbanned or at least ban The people who were actually harassing.

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Skout My email has been blocked

My email has been blocked yesterday night.. I don't know why and I had no idea.. I didn't do anything wrong against their rules..I was shocked.. I sent them msgd but they said I did violated the rules ..and that's it.. no specific explanation about the rule that I violated.. I just want you to review my profile and I'm hoping for consideration if I've done wrong.. just one more chance..then I'll promise to be more aware of the rules and make sure not to do the same mistake again..

My email "[protected]@gmail.com"

Please unblock it...

Thank you.

Claimed loss: My account has been blocked

Desired outcome: Please unblocked my email account.."[protected]@gmail.com"

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Skout Unlock my damn email my phone number and my accounts

My app account was flagged so I wrote the company they’ve been giving me to run around they asked me to send a pic with a letter and I did my email was blocked from sending messages to them my account has been blocked for years accessing from my phone they never rectified my problems they kept saying it is necessary for me to email them from my email [protected]@gmail.com every time I try to email them about my problem it’s says im blocked so I emailed them from my other email and they are full of crap my email my number and my accounts are locked

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Is Skout Legit?

Skout earns a trustworthiness rating of 91%

Highly recommended, but caution will not hurt.

Our conclusion: After a detailed review, ComplaintsBoard finds Skout to be a trustworthy company. Although there's a 3% resolution rate for customer complaints, which deserves attention, Skout is known for their high standards and safety. If you're thinking about dealing with Skout, it's wise to check how they handle complaints.

We found clear and detailed contact information for Skout. The company provides a physical address, 2 phone numbers, and 2 emails, as well as 4 social media accounts. This demonstrates a commitment to customer service and transparency, which is a positive sign for building trust with customers.

The age of Skout's domain suggests that they have had sufficient time to establish a reputation as a reliable source of information and services. This can provide reassurance to potential customers seeking quality products or services.

Skout.com has a valid SSL certificate, which indicates that the website is secure and trustworthy. Look for the padlock icon in the browser and the "https" prefix in the URL to confirm that the website is using SSL.

Skout.com has been deemed safe to visit, as it is protected by a cloud-based cybersecurity solution that uses the Domain Name System (DNS) to help protect networks from online threats.

Skout as a website that uses an external review system. While this can provide valuable feedback and insights, it's important to carefully evaluate the source of the reviews and take them with a grain of salt.

We looked up Skout and found that the website is receiving a high amount of traffic. This could be a sign of a popular and trustworthy website, but it is still important to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of the site before sharing any personal or financial information

However ComplaintsBoard has detected that:

  • While Skout has a high level of trust, our investigation has revealed that the company's complaint resolution process is inadequate and ineffective. As a result, only 3% of 242 complaints are resolved. The support team may have poor customer service skills, lack of training, or not be well-equipped to handle customer complaints.
  • We conducted a search on social media and found several negative reviews related to Skout. These reviews may indicate issues with the company's products, services, or customer support. It is important to thoroughly research the company and its offerings before making any purchases to avoid any potential risks.
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I was suddenly logged out and subsequently banned from Skout on November 26th. I emailed support and was told my account would be reinstated and to give 24 hours to allow this. I tried logging in today, December 1st, and received a message that I was banned for violating terms of service. I have emailed them and am waiting on a reply. I cannot think of a...

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Skout Being banned for no reason

I am so disappointed because I wanted to change my profile, when I removed my profile trying to login again, it said am blocked I don't understand the reason, can you please explain to me?why my account was blocked and it said permanently why?it took place here in Saudi Arabia, I don't remember time well but am so shocked for real what was my offence

Desired outcome: I don't understand

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Skout Being blocked on skout

I'm a long time streamer on skout since 2018, I had 3 pending cash out and diamond there suddenly skout said I'm blocked, contact [protected]@skout.com. But it'd hard to reply. I'm very disappointed about that, pls reinstated my account. I do stream to help my self. Make effort there. Then suddenly just block for the first time. And yet my friend said it was online even it's block for 5 days. Hope u help me...

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Apr 18, 2023 3:46 pm EDT

What violation I've done? I'm using and streaming skout since 2018 and I think I didn't make any violation.

I'm so disappointed because I have a pending cash rewards and remaining diamond here in my account. I'm also confused because when I look at my Facebook setting my skout account is still active.

Here are the my Facebook user id:

[protected]

my Gmail is nhezz101flores@gmail.com

My skout I'd: @chuaaa

My profile name: n

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Skout Account tampering, customer service, app,

I was on Skout one day watching my friend stream. We were all chatting and suddenly, I was kicked from the live. I tried to rejoin, but it showed "We're cleaning up the LIVE theatre right now" so I gave up and decided to go back later. I went back later, and my account was closed. I tried to log back in, and my account was blocked. I have messaged Skout support repeatedly and each time I ask what terms I violated they ignore me! And I know for a fact I did not violate any terms of service! I don't post anything promiscuous, and I don't show anything inappropriate when i'm on stream. I didn't say anything inappropriate to warrant a ban. I am beyond angry, because I have put money into my account, and I use it on my friends! I can't even get a refund for all the money i've put into it! 92nd

Desired outcome: I just want my account back.

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May 26, 2023 5:26 am EDT
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Same thing happened to me. I was chatting with a friend and then my account got blocked. I’m so disappointed

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Skout Skout

I would like to inform you that my skout app is not working Since a long time. Whenever I m opening skout, it is showing ERROR or " you have been blocked because of breaking term and policy.” But I dont know when and which policy I Broke. I would like to request you to reactivate or fix my skout account.

Email ID = [protected]@gmail.com

I will be highly thankful to uh

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Skout Big broadcaster spam banning smaller broadcasters to get them shut down

Big broadcasters spam banning me with all type of false bands because they don't like me trying to shut down my broadcast for no reason it keeps happening or people that say weird things and I block them getting mad and trying to get me banned I wasn't on camera when I received this last band it says something about nudity but there was none they just press whatever they think will get my life shut down and it's crazy is there any way something can be done about this I'm not trying to lose my page I enjoy going live

Desired outcome: To stop getting false bands from bigger broadcasters and for the bands to actually be checked to make sure that it is what the people are reporting so people can stop getting fake bands for no reason

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Skout Bullying

So Jared and Devon are on SKOUT , they came to me very inappropriate , so I

Said get away please , creeps and weirdos they started bullying me calling me down snydrome and handicap , and said they called the cops … can you help handle this please Becusse when they talked inappropriate to me I said please leave me alone creep and weirdos

Sent from my iPhone

Desired outcome: Handle the problem please

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Skout Verification

My account was flagged. I’ve verified my identity many times and it wouldn’t let me into my account to do anything… even after accepting my verification, please help.,

I’m not sure what is the issue or why my account was flagged. But I have done everything necessary to prove who I am and that my identity is who I portray myself as, and my account is still inaccessible.

Desired outcome: To have access to my account again

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Skout Men to women ratio is better on AdultsFun.club

Buyer beware for those who attempt to use Skout for dating purposes. It's anything but a dating app. It's entirely a scam. There is nothing to do there especially for a man. Men to women ratio is better on AdultsFun.club

I mean it's a lot more favorable for the men. You can feel it right away, it's like Tinder feels for women: the opposite sex is swooning over you. On top of that, by "opposite sex" I mean very beautiful and sweet women. Anyway you will do your wallet and your mental health a favor if you don't get engaged with Skout. It's one of the lamest apps I have ever dealt with.

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Skout My account with Username: tanya_gupta16

My fake account has been created with the above mentioned username and it is using my pictures and from somewhere my contact information as well and I need it to be terminated on urgent basis as it's a threat to my privacy. Please consider it as an emergency. I am getting calls and messages due to this fake account created on Skout, I don't feel safe due to this. I request you to kindly consider my Complaint and get the account shut.

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Skout Blocked account

I just downloaded this app on the 7th of July then it requested for verification i clicked not now then boom.. Account blocked for violation of policy, which policy will violated i don't know, how i violated the policy is a mystery

Im requesting you to unblock my account. My account was blocked the next day 8-7-2022. I have also attached the screenshot of the blocked account. Please help

Desired outcome: Unblock my account

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Skout Streaming

Aye my account got banned for “nudity” when I showed a statue of the rocks head if y’all could look into my account Tree’$ that’d be awesome you hit my with the band June 12 2022 at8:20 PM

Desired outcome: Unbanned from streaming

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Aug 18, 2022 11:03 am EDT

My account skout needs to be Fix in 3 HOURS or 10 DAYS!

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Skout Skout

I have been blocked and I don’t know why. It says I violated policies but I didn’t.

Desired outcome: Unblock my account please and thank you

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Skout Abusing

An id is misusing my original name please kindly block that if

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Skout myY ACCOUNT WAS banned FOR NO REASON

Can you TAKE ME OFF BaNNED NOW PLEASE IM sorry

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Skout Got kicked out of my live for no reason.

This is the message that was displayed on mt screen.

Warning: Excessive Sexual Content. Streams may not include highly revealing clothing, implied nudity, sexual gestures or positions, or other sexual content, including profile photos and display names. For more details please review our code of conduct. Repeated offenses will lead to longer bans a result in account deletion.

Temporarily Banned

You are Temporarily banned for violations of our code of conduct. The ban will expire at 8:50am May, 2022 further violation may result in longer bans, up yo account removal.

Can you please tell me exactly what it was that I did? I was not nude or implying any type of sexual acts. I was sitting at my work desk having a conversation with my viewers. This is not the first time I've been wrongly banned. There are men and women on here half naked and shorts that show everything day after day and I see they are still live.

Desired outcome: I would like your bots to stop banning people for no reason, be more specific on what a person did to get banned. I have a T-shirt on and fully clothed what was wrong with that?

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Skout [protected]@gmail.com

I had an account earlier today and I am sorry but I removed it because you said I didn't follow policy and I don't know what I did because I really don't understand what happened I only talked to my friends and then you closed me down! I am a 63 yr old woman what could I have done please help me understand !

Desired outcome: I would like to have my account turned back on !! Please

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Skout is a social networking platform designed to help individuals connect and expand their social circles. Established with the aim of fostering connections among people regardless of distance, Skout offers a variety of features that facilitate communication and interaction among its users.

The platform provides a user-friendly interface where individuals can create personal profiles, share photos, and post updates about their lives. One of the key services offered by Skout is its location-based socializing feature, which allows users to find and connect with others in their immediate vicinity or across the globe. This feature is particularly useful for those looking to meet new friends, find potential dates, or simply explore different cultures and communities.

In addition to its social discovery features, Skout includes a chat function that enables real-time messaging between users. This can include one-on-one conversations as well as group chats, providing a space for users to engage in dialogue, share interests, and build relationships.

Skout also incorporates a variety of interactive elements such as virtual gifts and emoticons, which users can send to one another to express interest or appreciation. The platform employs a points system, where users can earn or purchase points to unlock premium features or send gifts.

Safety and user security are considerations for Skout, and the platform includes measures to ensure a secure environment for its users. These measures include the ability to report inappropriate behavior and block users who do not adhere to the community guidelines.

Overall, Skout's services are centered around creating a dynamic and engaging social network where individuals can connect, interact, and form new connections, whether they are looking for friendship, romance, or simply to broaden their social horizons.
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Skout reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Oct 18, 2010. The latest review A Cautionary Tale: Skout - Proceed with Care was posted on Mar 8, 2024. The latest complaint *urgent attention* live stream user ' jesse ' : hate speech, suicide enabler was resolved on Sep 04, 2019. Skout has an average consumer rating of 1 stars from 1257 reviews. Skout has resolved 9 complaints.
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