The scam that has unfortunately been going around in the last few hours concerns a very famous supermarket chain. Here’s the trap message.
The world of the web is constantly undermined by scams and deception that target the most naive users. Among the various frauds circulating, a recent scam is worrying Italians. Taking advantage of the name of a well-known giant in the supermarket sector: long S.
It’s not the first time this has happened, a big brand is often targeted to make millions of consumers fall into the trap scam trap. Extorting money by deception is a very serious crime. Let’s find out what happened and how to recognize this deception.
Esselunga: this is why you need to be careful
The message, spread via emailaims to trick users into doing so believe you have won an exclusive prize. Many have already received it and fleets of reports have arrived. Let’s see what it is and how to defend yourself. The offending text of the scam has worried everyone because there is a real possibility of falling for deception. Communication comes in the form of a email that uses the Esselunga logo and name.
the message promises a free prize, a classic decoy. Here is the message you may have received that you should pay close attention to:
“LONG S
Loyalty pays!
You have been chosen to participate in our Loyalty Program for FREE! It will only take you a minute to receive this amazing prize.
CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED!
36 Piece Tupperware Modular Set
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Every week we randomly select 20 users from our system for a quick online survey. This survey consists of 15 simple questions and takes less than 30 seconds of your time. Your information is valuable to us, helping us to better understand our users and continually improve our products and services.
We really appreciate your participation!”
Messages of this type promise incredible rewards or benefits in exchange for simple actions such as filling out a survey. However, there are some signs that can help recognize the scam:
1. Verify the origin of the email: Check the sender’s email address. Often, scams come from addresses that do not match the company’s official ones.
2. Grammatical or syntactic errors: Many scams contain grammatical or syntax errors that real companies wouldn’t make.
3. Suspicious links: By hovering over the links (without clicking), you can see the destination URL. If the URL does not match the company’s official website, it is most likely a scam.
4. Request for personal information: Legitimate companies never ask for sensitive information via email.
If you receive an email that you suspect may be a scam, this is important do not click on any links or provide personal information. Immediately report the email to the customer service of the company being cited (in this case, Esselunga) and delete it from your inbox. You can Also report it to your email provider as spam or phishing.
