A few days before the start of The Good End 2024cybersecurity experts alert consumers about suspicious offers that They could be an attempt to steal personal and banking data.
Isabel Manjarrez, a Kaspersky researcher, pointed out that the 68% of Mexicans make purchases online, attracted by promotions and various payment and delivery options. However, he warns that it is fundamental Use caution when purchasing products from unverified sources.
“This facilitates the shopping experience, but also the opportunities for cybercriminals to launch scams with false messages and fraudulent links (phishing) directed at buyers who, by clicking incorrectly, can put their personal and banking information at risk,” he warned.
The firm highlighted that although the tactic is easy and well-known, it is still effective for cybercriminals, especially now that, relying on security tools, Artificial intelligence, they can create and spread more convincing scams.
“Scammers send thousands of fake messages via SMS, email, messaging applications, such as WhatsApp or Telegram, and social networks, with themes that always engage users during shopping seasons: discounts and promotions,” the company explained.
He added that the messages sent include supposedly tempting offers focused on the products with the most interest among potential buyers, such as computers, televisions, smartphones, even household appliances, fashion or travel items, to attract their attention.
Thus, he explained that users can access these offers by clicking on a link which redirects them to a fake site to register your card details and make the purchasealthough in reality they are providing your information to scammers, who may use it to empty your bank accounts or for other illicit purposes.
“Given that home deliveries remain the preferred form of delivery among consumers, false messages also continue to multiply, mainly via SMS, which notify users of the arrival of a supposed package at their home or that warn of problems with their shipments, to deceive them,” he added.
How to avoid scams in the ‘Buen Fin 2024’?
One of the first recommendations is distrust messages with exaggerated promotionslarge discounts or “free” offers, as these are the most common tactics in online scams this season.
Furthermore, it is essential verify that links and web addresses are legitimateobserving possible grammatical errors or the use of generic terms.
Remember that official pages always include the name of the institution in the domain; its absence is a major red flag. If you receive a message from a supposedly legitimate sender, such as a shipping company, but the content is suspicious, It is advisable to confirm this through an official communication channel, such as a call.
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