SECURITY experts have spotted some recent scams that could be lurking in your inbox.
The cyber specialists at Trend Micro have pointed out some phrases you can search for right now.
According to a recent post on Trend Micro’s security blog, it’s worth watching out for emails or texts that mention Tinder, Walmart, and, Costco.
If you search these brand names on your messaging platform of choice you may see legitimate correspondence pop up as well.
However, cybercriminals are pretending to be from these popular brands and are hoping to catch you out.
The Costco scam involves a bogus text that leads to a malicious online survey.
The message reads: “Costco: We’re conducting our monthly audit and would like some input from current shoppers.”
It encourages recipients to click on a URL that leads to a scam site that will attempt to steal your credit card details.
Victims may fall for the deceitful website because it pretends to offer a free smartwatch in return for personal details.
It’s best to remember that if an offer seems too good to be true, it usually is.
The Walmart scam also involves a malicious survey.
Victims receive a message that states: “Walmart Notify – The certificate ending in 3932 has to be spent by Today.”
It links to a bogus site that wants to steal your details with the false promise of a $100 cash gift.
The Tinder scam is slightly different because it involves a phishing email that claims you have a match.
It looks like a legitimate Tinder email, so you’ll need to check the sender’s email address carefully before clicking any links.
Clicking the link in the scam message takes you to an adult-themed site that could take your money.
