Warning new scam

[Bill69]

Hi All,

A new scam has come to notice, see below



Hackers target Harry Potter launch

By Gavin Ogden, Tuesday, 16th November, 2010

The launch of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the latest event to be targeted by online scammers.

According to internet security firm PC Tools, websites are popping up in online searches offering a free download of the movie. What makes things more confusing than normal is that scammers posing as fans are posting comments and reviews to lure fans to the sites.

Here’s how the scam works:

First, a fan searches for information for Harry Potter online. Results claiming to offer a free download of the movie appear in the search results. Users are directed to complete “offers” asking them to give away personal information or download a potentially malicious toolbar that may collect personal IDs and passwords.

Users are then asked to fill in personal details and are informed they may also be able to win an iPad. Once personal details are entered and the registration is activated, users are then asked to enter a survey, after which the web page remains stuck in a “checking for completion” phase.

Cheers,
Bill69

 

[bendorsey]

Sure didn't take the SOB's long did it.

Ben

 

[RRSignal]

No one should be filling out surveys online anyway. Very few are legit compared to the number that are scams. Especially anything offering "free" laptops, tickets, movie trailers, or anything else.

 

[Sourdough]

Sure didn't take the SOB's long did it.

Ben

Never does...