UPDATE – 5/7/2025, 1:42PM PST: Pinterest is now allegedly coordinating false reports against whistleblower accounts in an effort to silence external criticism and force deactivations. This marks a new phase of reputational triage, shifting from narrative control to open suppression.
PHOENIX, AZ – In a troubling twist, Madly Odd’s Pinterest account was hit with a Pinterest suspension as part of what appears to be a sweeping Pinterest ban wave affecting hundreds of thousands of creators while the scammers remain active.
And now Madly Odd is sounding the alarm after uncovering hundreds of thousands of dangerous “lookalike” pins on Pinterest, designed to mimic Madly Odd’s content while funneling unsuspecting seniors into identity theft traps, fraudulent medical offers, and virus installers. These pins look real, but they’re fake… and dangerous.
Pinterest Bans Madly Odd For Reporting Cybercrime Targeting Seniors
Madly Odd has been a beacon of positivity since 2011. But Pinterest’s apathy is now corrupting that trust, leaving fans exposed. While the fake pins spread, Pinterest suspended the real MadlyOdd.com Pinterest account, blocking the legitimate source and silencing the very team trying to warn and protect the public.
“Instead of delivering joy, Pinterest now delivers viruses,” says Christopher Parks, co-founder of Madly Odd. “We’ve submitted over 20,000 complaints with detailed forensic video evidence. Pinterest’s executive leadership has known since November of 2024. We’ve given Pinterest’s CEO Bill Ready everything he needed to act, but Pinterest’s lack of meaningful action is putting our fans in harm’s way.”
Despite overwhelming proof, Pinterest has allowed these malicious pins to thrive. Worse still, Pinterest’s own algorithm is boosting the scam links, flooding the feeds of seniors, families, and others drawn to uplifting content.
Support for Pinterest Victims… Identity Theft, Malware, and Fraud Recovery
If you or your loved ones were victims of identity theft, virus infections, or fraud pins disguised as safe content on Pinterest, please reach out to pinterest-victims@madlyodd.com. We’re providing:
- Assistance for individuals impacted by identity theft or financial fraud on Pinterest.
- Guidance for malware victims on reporting and digital cleanup.
- Resources to help parents protect children from infected content.
Every victim is proof of what Pinterest allowed to happen. Your case isn’t just personal, it’s part of the record we’re building to put an end to this.
Creator Support Pinterest Ban Victims and Legal Help
If you’re a Pinterest creator whose account was suspended, content copied, or appeal rejected, reach out to pinterest-ban@madlyodd.com. We are currently organizing a legal class action against Pinterest for victims and creators who were unjustly suspended while Pinterest continues to amplify violative content. Additionally, we can help with:
- Direct support for suspended Pinterest creators.
- Support for filing verified reinstatement requests.
- Access to group legal representation.
- Community support for rebuilding audiences outside Pinterest’s ecosystem.
- Public exposure opportunities to restore visibility and tell your story.
Pinterest Advertisers… Your Brand Is Funding Malware, Phishing, and Consumer Fraud
If your company advertises on Pinterest, your brand may be at serious risk. We’ve uncovered direct evidence that your ads are being placed next to — and funding — content linked to malware, phishing, and financial exploitation.
Your customers are being harmed, your brand is being exploited, and Pinterest is still cashing the checks. Contact us at pinterest-advertisers@madlyodd.com to review the evidence and take steps to protect your company before regulators—and your customers—do it for you.
This video was originally posted on Madly Odd’s Twitter account, which had been exposing Pinterest’s malware-laced ad placements directly to advertisers. The post was taken down shortly after going viral—full video/mirror appears below.
Pinterest Insiders… We Will Protect You. Your Truth Can End This.
If you’re a Pinterest employee, contractor, or insider who witnessed wrongdoing, your voice matters. We understand the risks.
That’s why any whistleblower or internal contact who reaches out will be handled with absolute confidentiality and professionalism. You will be contacted directly by our legal counsel, not a press team. What you know can help stop further harm, and we’re prepared to protect you every step of the way.
📧 Contact pinterest-whistleblowers@madlyodd.com.
For Journalists… Are You Covering the Pinterest Ban?
We can provide third-party-verifiable evidence to support your reporting, including records related to the Pinterest suspension of MadlyOdd.com and the broader Pinterest ban affecting legitimate accounts.
- Over 30 hours of forensic video footage showing scam pins, redirected malware paths, and Pinterest’s algorithm actively surfacing these threats.
- Clear documentation of Pinterest identity theft operations targeting vulnerable seniors through fake Madly Odd content.
- Evidence of bot farms materially inflating Pinterest’s engagement metrics and user base—creating a false sense of platform scale and safety.
- Copies of six certified legal notices, 20,000+ user complaints, and internal ad placement trails proving Pinterest was informed and chose not to act.
- Proof of fake of wide-spread bot-driven engagement artificially boosting session counts, time-on-platform, and reported user activity to investors.
📧 Contact: press@madlyodd.com
