At The BakerHood, the safety of our baker community is important to us.
We have recently become aware of scammers attempting to target local bakers by falsely claiming they were referred by Paniz or The BakerHood.
Please read the following information to help protect yourself.
At The BakerHood, the safety of our baker community is important to us.
We have recently become aware of scammers attempting to target local bakers by falsely claiming they were referred by Paniz or The BakerHood.
Please read the following information to help protect yourself.
How the scam works
The scammer may:
Claim that "Paniz referred me."
Use different names when contacting different bakers.
Place a large custom order.
Send a fake Venmo payment confirmation email.
Ask you to click a payment link or call a fake support number.
Claim your payment is "pending" until you upgrade your account.
How the scam works
The scammer may:
Claim that "Paniz referred me."
Use different names when contacting different bakers.
Place a large custom order.
Send a fake Venmo payment confirmation email.
Ask you to click a payment link or call a fake support number.
Claim your payment is "pending" until you upgrade your account.
Important
The BakerHood does NOT:
❌ Process payments between customers and bakers
❌ Ask bakers to upgrade Venmo, PayPal, or Cash App accounts
❌ Send payment links
❌ Refer customers by text message without prior communication
Important
The BakerHood does NOT:
❌ Process payments between customers and bakers
❌ Ask bakers to upgrade Venmo, PayPal, or Cash App accounts
❌ Send payment links
❌ Refer customers by text message without prior communication
Stay Safe
Always:
✅ Verify payments directly inside the official payment app.
✅ Ignore payment confirmation emails asking you to click links.
✅ Never call phone numbers included in suspicious payment emails.
✅ Contact the customer directly if something seems unusual.
✅ If someone claims Paniz referred them, verify with Paniz before accepting the order.
Stay Safe
Always:
✅ Verify payments directly inside the official payment app.
✅ Ignore payment confirmation emails asking you to click links.
✅ Never call phone numbers included in suspicious payment emails.
✅ Contact the customer directly if something seems unusual.
✅ If someone claims Paniz referred them, verify with Paniz before accepting the order.
Think you've been targeted?
If you believe you've received a suspicious order or fake payment email:
Do not click any links.
Do not provide personal or banking information.
Take screenshots of the conversation.
Contact The BakerHood so we can warn other local bakers.
Think you've been targeted?
If you believe you've received a suspicious order or fake payment email:
Do not click any links.
Do not provide personal or banking information.
Take screenshots of the conversation.
Contact The BakerHood so we can warn other local bakers.
Community First
The BakerHood exists to support local home bakers.
By reporting suspicious activity, you help protect the entire baking community.
Thank you for helping keep our community safe.
Community First
The BakerHood exists to support local home bakers.
By reporting suspicious activity, you help protect the entire baking community.
Thank you for helping keep our community safe.
