The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics are approaching, bringing with them not only the enthusiasm of sports fans, but also awave of fraudulent activity. The experts of Kaspersky they detected a significant increase in online scams related to the event. Let’s look at the main scam schemes and tips for protecting yourself.
Counterfeit Tickets, the Most Common Scam
One of the most common scam schemes involves the selling counterfeit tickets. After thealarm raised by the Olympic Committee and the testimony of the family of a British swimmer who was scammed out of £2,500, it is clear that scammers are exploiting the enthusiasm for the Olympics. The website is phishing They offer tickets at discounted prices or for sold-out events, but in reality they are just a bait to steal money and personal data. Kaspersky predicts an increase in these websites during Paris 2024.
Example of a phishing page offering Olympic tickets
Fake corporate bonuses, a danger for companies
Another Olympics-related scam scheme that has been detected involves fake corporate awards. For example, a fake page impersonating a French bank promised tickets to an attractive event, requiring employees to provide their login credentials and other sensitive information. This method allows scammers to access victims’ corporate resources, potentially spreading malicious content.
Gadget Scams and Fake Olympic Merchandising
The experts of Kaspersky They have discovered numerous Fraudulent online stores that sell items such as shirts, uniforms and accessories related to the Olympics. Unfortunately, those who buy from these sites never receive the products ordered, thus losing both money and personal data.
Mobile Phone Deals: The Free Data Trap
Another type of scam involves offers of free mobile data packages. Scammers create phishing websites that promise 48GB of free data, asking users to provide personal information such as phone numbers and payment details. This data is then used for malicious purposes, potentially resulting in financial losses and privacy breaches.
Tips to avoid scams
- Verify authenticity: Purchase tickets and products only from authorized and reliable sources. Always check the official website of the event.
- Be skeptical about offers: If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. Avoid excessive discounts from unknown sources.
- Protect your data: Do not share personal information on unsecured websites. Check for “https” in the URL and the padlock symbol.
- Use security software: Keep up to date software antivirus to prevent malware and phishing attacks.
- To be up-to-date: Learn about common scam tactics and follow updates from cybersecurity experts.
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