Post by account_disabled on Feb 27, 2024 3:26:20 GMT -5
It happens that they fulfill the promise but equally often despite receiving the indicated amount of money the data is not recovered Whats worse many people complete surveys on work equipment which endangers the data of the company or institution for which such a person works How does a survey scam work The scam usually starts with an unsolicited email or message spam sent to a large number of people In essence it is simply a phishing email designed to lure the recipient into participating by clicking in the content of the message
it is a way to gain the victims trust Last December the chocolate manufacturer Cadburys brand was used for this purpose promising recipients the chance to win an exclusive Christmas magic chocolate basket Fraudsters may tempt with a current Azerbaijan Mobile Number List topic eg Cadburys Christmas offer or the alleged anniversary of a given company and of course they tempt with the promise of a prize money a gift card a gadget eg iPad or iPhone a lottery ticket or a discount on the next purchase Clicking on the message takes the user to the scammers website not the brand mentioned in the message Often the user is redirected multiple times on their
way to a fake survey Scammers may also require victims to pay a processing fee taxes or a shipping and handling fee to receive a nonexistent reward Victims are often asked to share a survey or gift offer on their social media profile In this way criminals want to effectively spread their actions after all we all trust people we know more What may threaten respondents If a person becomes a victim of this type of crime at best his or her address may be added to spam email lists but unfortunately the consequences are usually much more serious If sensitive data falls into the wrong hands there is a risk of among others identity theft.
it is a way to gain the victims trust Last December the chocolate manufacturer Cadburys brand was used for this purpose promising recipients the chance to win an exclusive Christmas magic chocolate basket Fraudsters may tempt with a current Azerbaijan Mobile Number List topic eg Cadburys Christmas offer or the alleged anniversary of a given company and of course they tempt with the promise of a prize money a gift card a gadget eg iPad or iPhone a lottery ticket or a discount on the next purchase Clicking on the message takes the user to the scammers website not the brand mentioned in the message Often the user is redirected multiple times on their
way to a fake survey Scammers may also require victims to pay a processing fee taxes or a shipping and handling fee to receive a nonexistent reward Victims are often asked to share a survey or gift offer on their social media profile In this way criminals want to effectively spread their actions after all we all trust people we know more What may threaten respondents If a person becomes a victim of this type of crime at best his or her address may be added to spam email lists but unfortunately the consequences are usually much more serious If sensitive data falls into the wrong hands there is a risk of among others identity theft.