Trending Scams of the Week

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​Here are trending scams this week found by our Trend Micro Research Team.​

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​Cryptocurrency Scams​

​Below image is an example of a fake crypto trading website.​

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​COVID-19 Scams​

​It is a good practice to doubt especially with this kind of website.​

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​Fake Green Dot Benefit Program​

​Check all the top trending scams ​​here​​.​

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​We've also listed some of the scams targeting the elderly.​

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​Tech Support Scams​

​Seniors rely so much on customer support when they need help. They might not be aware that the website they are accessing is not true and safe.​

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​Fake pop-up about a malware infection​

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​Email and text messages sent by scammers contain malicious links.​

​An email with malicious links​

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​Non-payment / Non-delivery Scams​

​Seniors are curious about the things they are not familiar with and may end up clicking the links in the text messages and emails they receive.​

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• ​USPS NOTICE: Your order has been shipped. Please track your order and let us know when we can come by <URL> Arrival ETA: 2-3days​
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​Fake USPS email​

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​Links will only lead them to a fake log-in page.​

​Fake USPS login page​

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​Confidence Fraud / Romance Scams​

​Seniors can really be attracted to this type of scam especially when they've been living alone. ​

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• ​I Wanna crazzy nights with you. we can make it. You can get my cell number and location from here: <URL>​
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​Fake adult website​

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​Fake dating email​

​Fake dating email​

​Don't get scammed! Check the safety tips and read the full article ​​here​​.​

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​Protect Yourself!​

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• ​Free gifts and prizes are always a major red flag.​
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  ​Use only legitimate wallet apps and browser extensions to avoid phishing scams.​

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  ​NEVER click links or attachments from unknown sources.​

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  ​Use ​​Trend Micro Check​​ to browse the web safely and install ​​Trend Micro Maximum Security​​ for an extra layer of protection.​

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​These topics might interest you...​

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• ​Apple ID Phishing Scams: Code / Password Reset Email & Fake Security Alert Text​
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• ​Bank Mobile Alert & “you just sent a payment” Scams​
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• ​Louis Vuitton, Ray-Ban, CVS Pharmacy, Amazon, Walmart, Walgreens, Home Depot, & Netflix: Top Scams of the Week​
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