SECURITY experts are warning people to check for four phrases in their inboxes.
Each phrase is linked to a scam that could steal your money so it’s wise to take note.
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Whether you use Gmail, Outlook, Android, or iPhone, experts at IT security company Trend Micro have spotted several scams that could come your way.
The four phrases you need to look at for are Netflix, FedEx, Walmart, and Online Pharmacy.
Scammers often use trusted big brand names to lure in victims and convince them to give away personal details.
Security experts at Trend Micro look out for new scams every week and claim to have found many recently.
The Netflix scam involves a text message that impersonates the streaming service and claims your account is on hold.
It was reportedly spotted over 10,000 times.
The message states: “Your a͏c͏c͏o͏u͏n͏t͏ is on hold. We’re having some trouble with your current billing information.
“Re͏͏c͏͏o͏͏v͏͏e͏͏r͏͏y͏͏ y͏͏o͏͏u͏͏r͏͏ a͏͏c͏͏c͏͏o͏͏u͏͏n͏͏t͏͏ i͏͏m͏͏m͏͏e͏͏d͏͏i͏͏a͏͏t͏͏e͏͏l͏͏y͏͏ c͏͏l͏͏i͏͏c͏͏k͏͏ l͏͏i͏͏n͏͏k͏͏ b͏͏e͏͏l͏͏l͏͏o͏͏w͏͏.”
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The link is malicious and can steal your credentials.
The FedEx scam involves a phishing email that falsely claims you have one package waiting for delivery.
It also encourages you to click a malicious link.
The Walmart scam involves a dangerous online survey that can be sent over email or text.
An initial message will state: “Can you please confirm if this delayed deIivery belongs to u or we sent it back to the sender.”
The spelling mistakes in the text should be your first red flag.
If you click the link, you’ll be taken to a fake survey that promises an iPad Pro prize.
Ignore the survey and delete the message as entering any details could have your information and money stolen.
Finally, there’s an online pharmacy scam doing the rounds.
It comes in the form of a bogus promotional email campaign.
The email promises the best pharmacy prizes but directs victims to an online site called RMW, which has already been confirmed as a scam.
If you receive any of these messages, report and delete them.
