Check the top SMS and email phishing scams of the week checked by our Trend Micro Check Team. Can you spot these scams?

 

What is a phishing scam?

 

Phishing aims to entice you to open malicious links from a fake message sent by scammers impersonating famous brands, companies, and organizations.

 

Hot phishing scams of the week

 

FedEx Delivery Scams

 

 

COVID-19 Vaccine Check Scam

Check this previous article about COVID-19 text scams. Scammers falsely claim that you can get a “COVID check” if you’ve taken the vaccine via a phishing link. Don’t fall for it!

 

“ failed to receive your $125 covid check for taking the vaccine? learn how to claim it by following this link “.

 

Car Insurance Scam

 

 

 

 

 

Free Gift Scam

Fake messages informing people they won a prize via text message with a phishing link.

 

1. Venmo

Source: Reddit

 

2. AT&T

 

Source: Reddit

 

Airlines Loyalty Program Email Scam

1. Cathay Pacific

 

 

2. Eva Air

 

 

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