This week we’ve found a large number of scams that you need to watch out for, including ones relating to McDonald’s, DHL, Walmart, Netflix, Samsung, USPS, and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Would you have been able to spot all the scams?
Common Phishing Scams
Conventionally, while impersonating famous brands, scammers send out fake text messages and emails containing phishing links and try to entice you into opening them with various lies. See below for some common examples.
Special Offer / Free Gift Cards
Nothing is more tempting than free money, right? Promising you gift cards and other irresistible prizes, scammers send you texts and emails to try to lure you into clicking on phishing links.
These links often take you to fake online survey pages that state you can claim a gift by filling out an online questionnaire. After you complete the questionnaire, you are prompted to enter credit card details before your “gift” can be delivered.
#1 – McDonald’s
Do you want a free $100 giftcard for McDonalds? Regardless of whether you do, don’t click on the malicious link!
- End of JuIy Special from McDonaIds! The first 1OOO people to go here today, get 100 bucks to use at any McDonaIds location <URL> Stop to end
Of course, there is NO giftcard, and the scammers can collect your sensitive data for their own good. They could use it to steal your money,…
