How scammers trick fans on Bandcamp—and how to protect yourself

It’s Friday, and Invincible Shield, the long-awaited Judas Priest album, is finally out. To your surprise, it’s available on Bandcamp! You buy the album immediately, ecstatic that your favorite band has finally started releasing their music on your favorite music platform. You wake up the next day, only to find the album has vanished from your collection—you’ve fallen victim to a scam.