This week we’ve found a large number of scams that you need to watch out for, including ones relating to Netflix, Walmart, Best Buy, iPhone 14, USPS, Samsung, and DHL. Would you have been able to spot all the scams?
Impersonating famous brands, scammers send out fake text messages containing phishing links and try to entice you into opening them with various lies. Below are some examples.
Payment Scams
Sending you notifications about problems with your subscription to online services or confirmation of charges, scammers prompt you to click on the attached link to review your account status or verify your information:
- (Netflix) Hi member! This is a message to inform you that your payment failed. To keep watching your favorite TV shows, follow this: <URL>
The phishing link will take you to a fake Netflix page. In this case, it’s a page that shows random promotional codes. It will end up asking you for detailed payment information and your Netflix account login credentials.
Scammers will record everything you enter on the fake login page and use it to commit cybercrimes and steal your identity. Don’t let them!
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