On June 26, Brad Pitt’s film, F1, arrived at theaters, in which he embodies a Formula 1 pilot. A perfect combination of sport with an actor that drags passions and that together can be the perfect hook for scammers.
In fact, Kaspersky alert to the rise of online scams on which, for example, a free subscription is promised to watch online film. To, supposedly, see the movie without cost, the user is asked to activate a free account, in which he has to link a bank card, from which they later extract all the funds available.
How to avoid digital scams?
To avoid this type of fraud, which appear whenever there is a world boom like that of Brad Pitt’s movie, Kaspersky experts give the following recommendations:
Verify the authenticity of the website: Check the URLs, the domain names and the opinions of other customers before making online purchases.
Unplayed offers: ESPECADORES They usually use emerging windows, ads or pHishing emails to redirect users to fraudulent sites.
Avoid sharing personal information: Sensitive data should only be provided on safe and verified platforms.
Use complete security solutions: Reliable cybersecurity software can block phishing sites and prevent malware infections.
“To stay safe, it is important to always check the direction of the website. The scammers often use names very similar to the real ones to deceive their victims. Avoid clicking on suspicious links; it is better to write directly the address in the browser bar. You also have to distrust offers that seem too good to be true, since they are often a scam. And if you are going to pay online, it is best to use virtual cards with spending limits, “says Olga Altukhova, Kaspersky Security expert.
