Mr. Gasparovich was frustrated, feeling he had been taken advantage of, but decided to keep the handle active. “Arya told them they will generate revenue right away,” Mr. Gasparovich said. Mr. Toufanian told him that he could “make up to $10,000 to $30,000 a month,” Mr. Verrico said. In early October, the primary I’m Shmacked verified Instagram handle disappeared. Mr. Toufanian was distraught.

Source: New York Times November 06, 2019 16:41 UTC