Focused Scam Guides
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TikTok Influencer Brand Collaboration Phishing Scam
Scammers pose as brand managers reaching out via TikTok DM or email with attractive collaboration proposals, directing creators to fake TikTok 'business verification' portals that harvest login credentials and personal data.
BrandFake Apple ID Verification CAPTCHA Malware Scam on macOS
Scam websites display fake Apple ID verification CAPTCHA prompts that instruct macOS users to open Terminal and paste a command to 'prove they are human', silently installing malware under the guise of Apple account verification.
BrandCredential-Stuffing Microsoft 365 Business Account Fraud
Attackers run automated credential-stuffing tools against Microsoft 365 business tenants, using email-password pairs from previous breaches to silently take over accounts, forward emails, and launch internal phishing campaigns.
BrandNew Google Account Takeover via Session Cookie Theft
Scammers use malware or malicious browser extensions to steal Google session cookies, bypassing two-factor authentication entirely and giving attackers persistent access to Gmail, Drive, and YouTube accounts.
BrandAI Hyper-Personalised Spotify Phishing Scam
Scammers use AI language models to craft Spotify phishing emails referencing specific songs in your listening history, your playlist names, or your Wrapped data to make fraudulent account-security messages feel unnervingly genuine.
BrandFake Disney+ Beta Feature Access Scam
Scammers send fake invitations to exclusive Disney+ feature betas — such as early access to a new interactive experience or 4K upgrade — collecting subscribers' login credentials or payment details through fraudulent onboarding portals.
BrandFake Instagram Content Monetisation Programme Scam
Scammers impersonate Instagram's creator team, sending messages about a lucrative new monetisation programme that requires creators to pay an activation fee or submit credentials via a fake 'Instagram Creator Hub' portal.
BrandDeepfake Voice Google Account Security Alert Scam
Criminals use AI-synthesised voices to impersonate Google's automated security system or Google account specialists, calling victims to warn of a breach and extracting Google account credentials or backup codes during the call.
BrandSIM-Hijacking Netflix Account Takeover Scam
Criminals hijack a victim's mobile phone number via SIM swapping to intercept Netflix password-reset SMS codes, taking over the Netflix account and the linked payment card.
BrandFake Facebook Official Giveaway Impersonation Scam
Scammers create Facebook accounts and ads mimicking official Meta or Facebook giveaway announcements, directing users to credential-harvesting pages or requesting advance payments to 'claim their prize'.
BrandFake WhatsApp Two-Factor Reset Social Takeover Scam
Scammers trick WhatsApp users into disabling their two-step verification PIN by sending convincing social messages, then take over the account using the now-unprotected SMS registration flow.
BrandFake TikTok Official Giveaway Impersonation Scam
Scam TikTok accounts and videos impersonate TikTok's official channels to run fake giveaways, directing users to credential-harvesting forms or advance-fee payment pages under the guise of prize claims.
BrandDeepfake Voice Microsoft IT Helpdesk Credential Scam
Criminals use AI-synthesised voices to impersonate Microsoft IT helpdesk staff, calling employees to resolve a fabricated account or security issue and extracting Microsoft 365 credentials or multi-factor authentication codes during the call.
BrandAI-Powered Fake Telegram Support Bot Scam
Criminals deploy AI-powered bots on Telegram that impersonate Telegram's official support, engaging users in natural conversation before stealing account credentials, two-step verification codes, or cryptocurrency under the guise of account assistance.
BrandFake Apple VPN App Scam on iPhone and Mac
Scam VPN applications in the App Store or distributed via fake Apple security alerts abuse Apple's trusted brand to collect subscription fees, steal network traffic data, or harvest credentials from iPhone and Mac users.
BrandCredential-Stuffing Disney+ Account Fraud
Attackers test billions of email-password combinations from unrelated data breaches against Disney+ accounts, hijacking those where passwords are reused to access subscriptions, payment details, and linked Disney services.
BrandDeepfake Sextortion Scam Targeting Instagram Users
Criminals use AI to generate fabricated intimate images from publicly visible Instagram photos, then send extortion messages threatening to post them to the victim's Instagram followers unless a payment is made.
BrandSIM-Hijacking Spotify Account Takeover Scam
Criminals hijack a victim's mobile phone number through a SIM swap to intercept Spotify's SMS password-reset code, taking over the account and potentially accessing linked payment details or Spotify for Artists data.
BrandFake Apple iCloud QR Code Phishing Scam
Scammers embed malicious QR codes in printed materials, fake receipts, or emails that mimic Apple iCloud storage or billing notifications, directing victims who scan them to credential-harvesting Apple ID login pages.
BrandDeepfake Voice Netflix Support Call Scam
Scammers use AI-synthesised voices to impersonate Netflix customer service representatives on unsolicited calls, warning of billing problems or account suspensions to extract payment card details or Netflix account credentials.
BrandSIM-Swap Account Takeover Impersonating PayPal
Criminals convince your mobile carrier to transfer your phone number to a SIM they control, then use PayPal's SMS-based account recovery to lock you out and drain your balance. The attack exploits PayPal's reliance on phone-number verification as a fallback authentication route.
BrandDeepfake Voice 'Support' Calls Impersonating Cash App
AI-generated voice technology is being used to mimic convincing phone support lines and fake human agents, pressuring Cash App users into sharing sign-in codes. Because Cash App has no official phone number, any inbound support call is already suspicious — but AI voices make the deception harder to dismiss.
BrandQR-Code Quishing Scam Impersonating Zelle
Fraudsters place fake QR codes — on stickers, fake invoices, or in community groups — that appear to link to Zelle payment requests but instead lead to phishing pages or fraudulent payment flows that drain money or harvest banking credentials.
BrandAI Hyper-Personalised Phishing Attacks Impersonating Stripe
Attackers use AI tools to craft individually tailored phishing emails that reference real business names, transaction amounts, and recent Stripe activity scraped from public sources — making the fake payout-hold or policy-violation notices far more convincing than generic templates.
BrandSIM-Hijacking to Intercept Wise OTPs and Drain International Transfers
Criminals hijack victims' phone numbers by fraudulently porting them to a new SIM, then use Wise's SMS-based one-time passcodes to bypass login security, change the account email address, and initiate international transfers before the victim can react.
BrandFake Revolut App Downloads Stealing Banking Credentials
Fraudulent apps mimicking Revolut's design and branding appear in unofficial app stores, phishing sites, and search-engine ads. Once installed, they capture login credentials, harvest two-factor codes, and can access the device's SMS messages.
BrandCredential-Stuffing Account Fraud Targeting Robinhood
Automated tools use email-password combinations leaked in unrelated data breaches to break into Robinhood brokerage accounts where users have reused passwords, allowing attackers to liquidate investments and initiate fraudulent withdrawals.
BrandDeepfake-Enhanced Crypto Giveaway Scam Impersonating Binance
Criminals use AI-generated deepfake videos of Binance executives to promote fake cryptocurrency giveaways on YouTube and social media, directing victims to deposit crypto to 'double their funds' — a straightforward theft dressed as an official Binance promotion.
BrandSIM-Swap Account Takeover Targeting Coinbase Users
Criminals port Coinbase users' phone numbers to a SIM they control, intercept Coinbase's SMS verification codes, and rapidly drain cryptocurrency holdings. Coinbase's large retail user base and the irreversibility of crypto transactions make SIM-swap attacks especially lucrative.
BrandFake CAPTCHA Pages Delivering MetaMask Wallet-Drainer Malware
Criminals embed fake CAPTCHA challenges on sites mimicking MetaMask's download page or support portal. Completing the CAPTCHA triggers a clipboard-injection command that, when pasted into a system prompt, installs malware designed to steal seed phrases and drain connected wallets.
BrandFake Browser-Update Pop-ups Delivering Ledger Malware
Compromised or malicious websites display fake 'Ledger Live requires a browser update' pop-ups that prompt users to download a malicious executable. The malware targets Ledger Live configuration files, recovery-phrase data, and browser-stored passwords.
BrandSocial-Media Giveaway Scam Impersonating Coinbase
Fake Coinbase accounts on X/Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook run giveaway campaigns that require victims to 'verify' their wallet address by connecting it to a malicious site or sending a small amount of crypto to 'confirm eligibility' — both of which result in fund theft.
BrandGiveaway DM Takeover Scams Impersonating Kraken
Criminals use compromised social-media accounts or fake Kraken profiles to send direct messages advertising exclusive cryptocurrency giveaways that require victims to visit a phishing site, share credentials, or connect a wallet — leading to account compromise or fund theft.
BrandDiscord Wallet-Drainer Scam Impersonating OpenSea
Criminals compromise or clone OpenSea Discord servers and post fake mint announcements with wallet-connect links. Victims who connect their wallet and approve the contract interaction have tokens transferred out by a drainer script — often within seconds.
BrandDeepfake Video-Call 'Security Verification' Scam Impersonating Binance
Criminals use AI-powered video deepfakes to impersonate Binance compliance or security officers on video calls, convincing users that their accounts face suspension unless they transfer cryptocurrency to a 'verified holding address' controlled by the attackers.
BrandFake CAPTCHA Scam Delivering Coinbase Account-Stealing Malware
Malicious websites branded to look like Coinbase login or verification pages present fake CAPTCHA challenges that, when 'completed,' inject a system command into the clipboard. Running the command installs malware that steals Coinbase session cookies and browser-stored credentials.
BrandNew-Account Takeover Scam Impersonating PayPal
Criminals create fresh PayPal accounts using stolen identity data and rapidly exploit the brief window before fraud controls engage — using the new accounts to make purchases, receive fraudulent payments, or move stolen funds while impersonating PayPal's platform legitimacy.
BrandFake Coinbase QR-Code Quishing Scam
Fraudsters print or send fake QR codes styled with Coinbase branding that link to phishing pages mimicking Coinbase's login portal or a fake 'crypto ATM deposit' interface, harvesting exchange credentials or directing victims to send funds to attacker-controlled wallets.
BrandDeepfake Voice Calls Impersonating Revolut Security Teams
AI-generated voice calls impersonate Revolut fraud-prevention agents, claiming suspicious transactions are in progress and pressuring victims into confirming a one-time code or approving a 'reversal transfer' — actions that in reality hand over account access or authorise a fraudulent payment.
BrandFake Browser-Update Pop-up Delivering PayPal Credential-Stealing Malware
Malicious websites targeting PayPal users display convincing browser-update overlays that, when clicked, install keyloggers or form-hijacking malware that captures PayPal login credentials and card details the next time the victim visits paypal.com.
BrandSIM-Swap Attack Targeting Kraken Exchange Accounts
Criminals port Kraken users' phone numbers to SIMs they control, intercept SMS-based two-factor authentication codes, and use password-reset flows to gain full account access before draining cryptocurrency balances and withdrawing fiat funds.
BrandAI Hyper-Personalised Phishing Targeting MetaMask Users
AI-powered tools allow criminals to craft highly personalised phishing emails or DMs targeting MetaMask users, referencing their known wallet activity, NFT holdings, or DeFi positions to create convincing 'security alerts' that lead to seed-phrase harvesting sites or wallet-drainer contracts.
BrandFake Ledger Live App Harvesting Recovery Phrases
Counterfeit versions of the Ledger Live application distributed via phishing sites, app-store lookalikes, and search-engine ads present a fake 'wallet restore' flow that requests the victim's 24-word recovery phrase and immediately transmits it to attackers.
BrandSocial-Media NFT Giveaway Scam Impersonating OpenSea
Fake OpenSea accounts on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok run NFT 'giveaway' campaigns that funnel followers to wallet-connect phishing sites, where approving a transaction drains existing NFTs and tokens from connected wallets.
BrandFake CAPTCHA on Trezor-Branded Sites Leading to Seed-Phrase Theft
Phishing sites mimicking Trezor's wallet-restoration interface embed fake CAPTCHA challenges that, once 'completed,' either request the seed phrase directly as the 'verification step' or deliver malware that scans the device for cryptocurrency-related files.
BrandFake Robinhood Trading App Stealing Login Credentials
Counterfeit Robinhood mobile apps distributed via phishing sites and search-engine ads capture login credentials and two-factor codes the moment a user signs in, potentially exposing brokerage accounts containing investment portfolios and linked bank accounts.
BrandDeepfake Voice Calls Impersonating Wise International Transfer Support
AI-generated voice calls impersonate Wise customer-support agents claiming a large international transfer is pending approval, pressuring victims into sharing their OTP or authorising a payment reversal — actions that result in account compromise or fraudulent outbound transfers.
BrandNew-Account Fraud Exploiting Cash App's Open Registration
Criminals register new Cash App accounts using stolen identity details, then use these accounts to receive stolen funds, process fraudulent payments, or pose as trusted Cash App users to scam marketplace sellers and peer-to-peer payment recipients.
BrandSocial-Media Giveaway Impersonating Kraken Cryptocurrency Exchange
Fake Kraken accounts on X/Twitter and Telegram run 'deposit and double' or 'wallet-verify' giveaway campaigns, harvesting cryptocurrency from victims who believe they are participating in an official Kraken promotion.
BrandCredential-Stuffing Attacks Targeting Binance Exchange Accounts
Automated scripts use email-password pairs from unrelated data breaches to log into Binance accounts where users have reused passwords, giving attackers access to cryptocurrency balances, trading history, and API keys before victims know they have been compromised.
BrandDeepfake Video 'KYC Verification' Calls Impersonating Coinbase
Scammers use deepfake video technology to impersonate Coinbase compliance officers in video calls, claiming a new KYC requirement must be satisfied immediately or the account will be locked — pressuring victims into sharing identity documents or account credentials during the call.
BrandFake MetaMask QR-Code Quishing Scam
Fraudulent QR codes distributed at cryptocurrency events, online forums, and social media claim to link to MetaMask's wallet-connect or setup flow but instead direct users to phishing pages that harvest seed phrases or execute wallet-drainer approval transactions.
BrandAI Hyper-Personalised Phishing Emails Targeting Ledger Customers
Criminals use AI tools to craft individualised phishing emails referencing Ledger customers' names, order numbers, and shipping addresses from the 2020 data breach, making fake 'Ledger Live update' or 'wallet recovery' emails appear shockingly legitimate.
BrandAI Hyper-Personalised Phishing Targeting Kraken Pro Traders
AI-powered phishing campaigns target Kraken users — particularly professional and high-volume traders — with tailored emails that reference real trading volume, account tiers, or recent market activity to make fake 'compliance review' or 'account verification' requests appear credible.
BrandFake Binance Mobile App Stealing Exchange Credentials and 2FA Codes
Counterfeit Binance applications distributed via phishing sites, third-party APK sources, and search ads capture login credentials and intercept two-factor codes in real time, handing attackers instant access to exchange accounts and cryptocurrency balances.
BrandFake MetaMask Mobile App That Captures Seed Phrases on Setup
Counterfeit MetaMask apps on unofficial stores and phishing sites simulate the wallet creation and recovery flow but transmit newly created or imported seed phrases to attackers, draining any funds transferred to the newly set-up wallet.
BrandCredential-Stuffing Attacks Targeting Wise Multi-Currency Accounts
Automated tools test breached email-password combinations against Wise's login, exploiting password reuse to access multi-currency accounts that may hold balances in several currencies, enabling attackers to initiate international transfers before the victim notices.
BrandFake Standalone Zelle App Harvesting Banking Credentials
Counterfeit standalone Zelle apps distributed through phishing sites and search ads mimic the official Zelle experience to capture users' banking login credentials — exploiting the fact that many users are unfamiliar with whether Zelle operates as a standalone or bank-embedded service.
BrandDeepfake Video Calls Impersonating Revolut Business Account Managers
Criminals use AI-generated video to impersonate Revolut Business account managers in video calls with small-business owners, convincing them to share account credentials, approve large transfers, or submit identity documents under the guise of routine account reviews.
BrandGiveaway DM Takeover Scam Impersonating OpenSea
Criminals use compromised or cloned social accounts to send direct messages to NFT collectors claiming an exclusive OpenSea giveaway has been reserved for them, linking to wallet-drainer sites that drain high-value NFTs on connection.
BrandSIM-Swap Attack Targeting Stripe Dashboard Accounts
Criminals SIM-swap the mobile number registered on a Stripe account to intercept 2FA codes, change the account email, and redirect future payouts to attacker-controlled bank accounts — causing both immediate financial loss and disruption to the merchant's payment operations.
BrandNew-Account Fraud Exploiting Robinhood's Frictionless Sign-Up
Criminals open new Robinhood accounts using stolen or fabricated identity details, exploit new-account bonuses, and use the accounts as fraud infrastructure — including receiving fraudulent ACH transfers or processing stolen debit card transactions — while Robinhood's platform lends apparent legitimacy.
BrandDeepfake Voice Calls Impersonating Zelle Bank-Fraud Alerts
AI-generated voices impersonate Zelle's bank-fraud notification system in automated calls, claiming an urgent transfer is in progress and that the victim must confirm their banking credentials or approve a 'reversal' to stop it — actions that instead authorise new fraudulent payments.
BrandAI Hyper-Personalised Phishing Targeting Revolut Users
AI tools craft personalised phishing emails referencing a Revolut user's real transaction history, travel spending, or subscription details to make fake 'account review' or 'unusual activity' alerts appear shockingly specific and credible.
BrandDHL QR-Code Fake Missed-Delivery Card Scam (Quishing)
Fraudsters place or post physical cards printed with DHL branding and a QR code, claiming a parcel missed delivery and asking the recipient to scan the code to rearrange it. The QR code leads to a phishing page that steals card details or login credentials.
BrandDeepfake-Voice IRS Officer Scam
AI-generated voice calls impersonate IRS agents or inspectors, delivering scripted threats about unpaid taxes, warrants, or identity theft with a realism that traditional robocalls cannot achieve. The IRS initiates contact by postal mail, not by phone calls demanding immediate payment.
BrandAI-Hyper-Personalised HMRC Tax Phishing Scam
Criminals use AI tools to craft HMRC phishing emails or texts that include the recipient's correct name, National Insurance number, employer, and recent filing details, making the message far harder to dismiss than traditional mass-phishing.
BrandFake USPS Informed Delivery App Malware Scam
Scammers create convincing lookalike apps branded as the official USPS Informed Delivery app, distributed through unofficial download links or third-party stores. Once installed, the malicious app harvests credentials, banking data, and SMS two-factor codes.
BrandDeepfake Video-Call DVLA Enforcement Scam
Victims receive a video call featuring a deepfake avatar dressed as a DVLA enforcement officer on a professional-looking background, demanding payment for alleged vehicle registration offences or threatening immediate vehicle seizure. The DVLA never conducts enforcement via unsolicited video call.
BrandFake FedEx CAPTCHA Malware Delivery Scam
A phishing email styled as a FedEx shipment notification redirects victims to a CAPTCHA page that secretly pastes a PowerShell command into the clipboard and instructs the user to run it, installing malware under the guise of verifying a delivery.
BrandSIM-Swap Attack Using Royal Mail Phishing as a Data Harvest
Criminals use a Royal Mail-branded phishing campaign to harvest mobile numbers and personal details, then use that information to perform a SIM-swap that transfers the victim's phone number to an attacker-controlled SIM, enabling interception of banking two-factor codes.
BrandFake SSA Portal Email Hijacks Your my Social Security Account
Phishing emails impersonating the Social Security Administration trick victims into surrendering my Social Security account credentials, or help attackers register a fraudulent account in the victim's name before the real person does, redirecting benefit payments.
BrandCredential-Stuffing Attack on DHL MyAccount
Criminals use billions of username-password pairs leaked from other breaches to try to break into DHL MyAccount portals at scale. Once inside, they change delivery addresses, intercept high-value parcels, and harvest stored payment cards.
BrandFake USPS Parcel-Locker QR-Code Phishing Scam
Criminals affix fake stickers bearing a QR code and USPS branding over or near real parcel lockers, telling recipients to scan the code to retrieve their package. The QR destination is a phishing site that captures login credentials or payment details.
BrandDeepfake-Voice DWP Benefits Verification Scam
AI-synthesised voices impersonate DWP staff in calls that threaten suspension of Universal Credit or other benefits unless the recipient immediately verifies their identity or pays an alleged overpayment. The DWP never demands same-day payment by phone and always communicates formally through your online journal or post.
BrandFake HMRC Tax App Malware Scam
Scammers distribute fake lookalike HMRC apps outside the official app stores, claiming to offer tax rebate tracking or self-assessment help. Once installed, these apps steal Government Gateway credentials, banking logins, and SMS two-factor codes.
BrandRoyal Mail QR-Code Fake Surcharge Payment Scam (Quishing)
Fraudsters attach QR-code stickers to Royal Mail drop-boxes, post offices, and missed-delivery slips, claiming recipients must scan and pay a surcharge before their parcel can be released. Royal Mail never takes payment via QR codes on physical signage or cards.
BrandDeepfake Video-Call HMRC Compliance Officer Scam
Fraudsters use AI video-call technology to present a deepfake avatar dressed as an HMRC compliance officer on a professional background, demanding immediate payment of alleged unpaid tax or threatening criminal prosecution. HMRC never conducts enforcement through unsolicited video calls.
BrandAI-Personalised Service Canada Phishing Scam
Criminals craft Service Canada phishing emails using AI to include the recipient's correct SIN fragment, employment details, and current benefit amounts, making the message appear to come from a genuine government source rather than a mass-phishing campaign.
BrandFake Centrelink myGov App Malware Scam
Scammers distribute fake apps branded as the Centrelink or myGov app outside the official app stores, targeting Australians who receive government payments. These apps harvest myGov credentials, Tax File Numbers, and banking details linked to benefit accounts.
BrandSIM-Hijacking Scam Using FedEx Phishing as a Data Entry Point
A FedEx-branded phishing campaign collects mobile phone numbers and personal data that fraudsters then use to perform a SIM hijack, taking over the victim's number to bypass two-factor authentication on banking accounts.
BrandDeepfake-Voice Centrelink Payment Review Scam
AI-synthesised voices impersonate Centrelink staff in calls that threaten to suspend welfare payments unless the recipient immediately confirms their banking details or myGov credentials. Services Australia never demands account details over an unsolicited phone call.
BrandCredential-Stuffing Attack on My Service Canada Account
Automated attacks use email-password pairs from unrelated data breaches to break into My Service Canada Account (MSCA) portals. A successful login allows attackers to redirect Employment Insurance and Old Age Security direct deposits to their own accounts.
BrandFake HMRC QR-Code Tax Payment Scam (Quishing)
Fraudsters send physical letters or printed cards bearing HMRC branding and a QR code, claiming the recipient owes tax and must scan the code to avoid a penalty. HMRC never directs taxpayers to pay through QR codes on unsolicited physical correspondence.
BrandFraudulent myGov Account Registration Impersonating Centrelink
Scammers use stolen identity details to register a myGov account in a victim's name before the victim does, granting access to Centrelink services and enabling benefit claims or payment redirections in the victim's name.
BrandFake USPS CAPTCHA Clipboard Malware Scam
A phishing email mimicking a USPS delivery alert routes victims to a fake verification page that secretly loads malware instructions into their clipboard and prompts them to paste and run the command, handing the attacker full access to the device.
BrandDeepfake Video-Call Service Canada Case Officer Scam
Victims receive an unsolicited video call from a convincing deepfake avatar posing as a Service Canada case officer, claiming their EI claim is under investigation or their SIN is at risk and demanding immediate verification or payment to prevent account suspension.
BrandFake DHL Tracking App Android Malware Scam
Criminals distribute a fake DHL tracking app through phishing SMS links. The app mimics the real DHL app but secretly steals login credentials, intercepts SMS two-factor codes, and can capture banking details from overlay attacks on financial apps.
BrandAI-Hyper-Personalised USPS Delivery Phishing Scam
AI tools combine the recipient's name, address, recent purchase history from breach data, and neighbourhood delivery patterns to craft USPS phishing messages that appear to reference a real, expected parcel — making them far more convincing than generic delivery scam texts.
BrandFraudulent Universal Credit Account Takeover Impersonating DWP
Criminals use DWP-branded phishing to harvest Government Gateway credentials and then either take over existing Universal Credit accounts to change bank details, or create fraudulent new claims in the victim's name using stolen identity data.
BrandFake DHL Parcel-Locker Phishing Scam
Fraudsters send fake DHL notifications about parcel-locker assignments, directing recipients to a phishing site to retrieve an access code or pay a locker-release fee. DHL Packstation access codes are sent only through the verified DHL Parcel app or SMS to the registered number — never through an unsolicited external link.
BrandDeepfake-Voice DVLA Licence Suspension Scam
AI-generated voice calls impersonate DVLA officials threatening immediate suspension of a driving licence or vehicle registration unless a fine is paid by phone. The DVLA does not make unsolicited calls demanding immediate licence-suspension fees.
BrandFake FedEx Browser-Update Malware Popup Scam
Malicious websites triggered by FedEx-branded phishing links display a convincing browser-update popup that, when clicked, downloads malware instead of a legitimate update. The real FedEx website never prompts a browser update as a condition of viewing tracking information.
BrandDeepfake Video-Call IRS Audit Scam
Criminals deploy deepfake-video technology to stage a convincing IRS audit interview over a video call, demanding document uploads and immediate payment of alleged tax liabilities. The IRS does not initiate audits through unsolicited video calls.
BrandIRS Phishing Used to Enable SIM-Swap Identity Theft
IRS-branded phishing pages harvest the personal details fraudsters need — name, SSN fragment, date of birth, and mobile number — to perform a SIM-swap attack that intercepts two-factor codes for banking and irs.gov accounts.
BrandFake Royal Mail Tracking App Malware Scam
Criminals distribute a fake Royal Mail tracking and redelivery app via SMS links, targeting UK consumers. The app steals Royal Mail and banking credentials, intercepts authentication SMS codes, and can lock victims out of their accounts.