New Phishing Tactic Steals $6m

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. If you believe you have been targeted, contact your bank and local authorities immediately.

Over $6m has been lost to a new phishing scam in the past quarter. It starts with an email that looks like an order confirmation from a popular online store.

How This Scam Works

The scam email has a link to 'track your order', which leads to a fake website that looks identical to the real store's site. Once you enter your login details, the scammers have access to your account. What's worse, they can now use your account to make purchases, and even change your password to lock you out.

Who Is Being Targeted

The scam is targeting online shoppers, particularly those who buy from big-name stores. It's not just young people who are being targeted - anyone who shops online is at risk. The scam has been reported in several countries, including the US, UK, and Australia.

Red Flags to Watch For

🚩 Emails with generic greetings, like 'Dear customer' instead of your name 🚩 Links to track your order that don't look quite right 🚩 Requests to verify your account or password 🚩 Grammar and spelling mistakes in the email 🚩 A sense of urgency, like 'your order will be cancelled if you don't click this link'

What to Do If You've Been Hit

1. Change your password immediately
2. Contact the store's customer service to report the scam
3. Keep an eye on your account for any suspicious activity
4. Report the scam to the relevant authorities
5. Consider using two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security

Where to Report

🇦🇺 Australia: Scamwatch 🇺🇸 USA: FTC ReportFraud 🇬🇧 UK: Action Fraud 🌐 International: Global Scam Reporting Directory Don't become the next victim - check if a message is a scam with our free scam checker