Islamabad: A Russian cybersecurity company, Kaspersky, Wednesday warned Pakistanis that the agency has detected several scam attempts targeting victims (buyers) of new models of mobile phones/ premium devices in different parts of the world.
According to a statement of the company on Wednesday, an English-language website advertised what it claimed was a 25 percent discount for customers. Its design closely echoed Apple’s visual style, while a countdown timer stating that only 30 minutes remained until the end of the offer created a false sense of urgency and pushed visitors toward impulsive decisions. At checkout, users were asked to provide their contact details and shipping address.
Notably, the site did not request card information at that stage; instead, it claimed that a manager would contact the customer later to confirm delivery arrangements and payment details. In many cases, this kind of setup serves as the opening move in a fraudulent scheme that can ultimately lead to financial loss.
Example of a fake website offering to purchase iPhone Duo.
These “offers” are not limited to English-speaking audiences. Kaspersky also identified examples of multilingual pages where users can select their preferred language. For example, in one such case, a fake website showcased various features of the new device and invited users to place a preorder, even allowing them to choose the currency for the purchase. To make the offer appear credible, the site suggested that the user would supposedly be redirected to Apple’s official website – which, in reality, is not the case.
To shop for a new device without worrying about cyber threats, Kaspersky recommends that users should always purchase new products through official and reputable stores to avoid falling victim to fraudulent offers.
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