Computer Users Recently Warned of Bogus Prizes from the 'Collect Trump Cards' Scam
Recent warnings have been issued to computer users regarding a fraudulent scheme known as the 'Collect Trump Cards' scam. This elaborate ruse is designed to dupe unsuspecting individuals into divulging sensitive information, and potentially sending money, to fraudsters. The scam operates by luring victims with the false promise of winning prizes through a deceptive page.
What does the scam do?
The central theme of the 'Collect Trump Cards' scam revolves around a seemingly exclusive offer called "Limited Edition Digital Trading Cards." Participants are enticed to collect rare digital collectible trading cards featuring former President Trump using their computer or phone. The only requirement is to provide an email address and credit card information. The digital trading cards, referred to as Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), not only serve as collectibles but also automatically enroll the collector into a sweepstakes.
According to the scam, participants have the chance to win various prizes, including the opportunity to meet the ex-president. The promotional material emphasizes that entry into the sweepstakes is possible without making any purchase. To add an illusion of legitimacy, users are prompted to connect wallets, creating the appearance of blockchain technology integration. The scam is capped off with a disclaimer stating that these Trump Digital Trading Cards (NFTs) are purely collectible items for personal enjoyment and discourage viewing them as investment vehicles.
The ultimate goal of the 'Collect Trump Cards' scam is to deceive individuals into purchasing digital collectible trading cards under the false pretense of entering them into a sweepstakes, with the intention of extracting money and sensitive information from unsuspecting victims. The fraudsters specifically target individuals, aiming to deceive them into revealing login information for their cryptocurrency wallets, enabling unauthorized access and potential theft of crypto funds.
Similar scams, such as the "Grand Theft Auto (GTA) VI Crypto Giveaway Scam," "Brad Garlinghouse Crypto Giveaway," and "Mr Beast GIFT CARDS GIVEAWAY," highlight the prevalence of such deceptive practices in the online space.
How to avoid and eliminate prize scams
The question of how users inadvertently open scam websites is addressed. Cybercriminals employ deceptive tactics, including phishing emails or messages mimicking legitimate sources, misleading ads, notifications from shady pages, and social engineering techniques. Users may also end up on scam sites due to unwanted apps installed on their computers or added to their browsers.
To avoid falling victim to such scams, individuals are advised to be skeptical of unsolicited communications, not allowing questionable websites to send notifications, downloading applications from reliable sources, and being cautious of poorly designed websites with grammatical errors. Regularly updating operating systems and using reliable security software, along with running scans with anti-malware programs, are recommended measures to safeguard against unwanted apps and potential scams.
