TikTok says 'Screentime to Cash' program doesn't exist, removes scam ads

TikTok confirmed to Mashable that there is no legitimate "Screentime to Cash" program paying users to watch videos. Pop-up ads mimicking TikTok notifications lead to third-party Get-Paid-To apps like Playful Rewards and QuickRewardz; TikTok has removed the ads and accounts for deceptive practices.

• TikTok says it does not pay viewers to watch videos — no 'Screentime to Cash' program exists
• The ads mimic TikTok notifications and redirect users to GPT apps Playful Rewards and QuickRewardz
• TikTok removed the ads and accounts for violating its deceptive practices policy
• Users report their GPT app accounts were locked after they reached payout thresholds