Phishing Frenzy: Fake E-Commerce Sites from China Target Shoppers Worldwide!
Silent Push has uncovered a massive phishing scam from China, creating thousands of fake e-commerce websites mimicking brands like Apple and Wayfair to swipe credit card details. Even fake Google Pay widgets are used! Be cautious while shopping online; remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Hot Take:
Well, it seems like the next time you see a deal that’s too good to be true, it might just be coming from the Land of the Great Wall. China’s latest contribution to the world: a massive phishing scam that makes even the Great Firewall blush. Remember, if you’re shopping online and the deal looks like it was crafted by Confucius himself, you might want to confucius-proof your wallet first!
Key Points:
- Silent Push has uncovered a large-scale phishing scam originating from China.
- The scam involves thousands of fake e-commerce sites mimicking well-known brands.
- Both English and Spanish-speaking consumers have been targeted worldwide.
- The operation was initially exposed by Mexican journalist Ignacio Gómez Villaseñor.
- Even Google Pay users are not safe, as the scam exploits non-delivery of goods.
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