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Brazen scam disguised as a co-op contest: Beware of these fake ads

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Scammers are once again sending fake reward notifications; this time on behalf of Coop.
Martin SchmidtEconomics Editor

WhatsApp users are getting good news these days. “Congratulations!” written in capital letters on the screen. on fire. “You did it! You won the iPhone 14 Pro,” it continues. It sounds too good to be true. And that’s exactly what happened.

The senders are scammers. And they’re particularly bold: The message is also seen in Coop’s design. The retailer’s original orange logo is placed in the background and the confirmation button is also in Coop colour. Of course, the retailer has nothing to do with the alleged iPhone victory: “The report was not submitted by us and has nothing to do with Coop,” a media spokesperson told Blick.

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Coop is aware that such messages are now circulating again: The retailer is asking customers to delete the message immediately. In no case do not click on the link!

Expensive subscription and malware

The scam these types of scammers use is always the same: Anyone who clicks on the link is asked to enter personal information such as address. Currently, the message needs to be sent to 5 to 20 friends. In this way, fake winning announcements spread faster and faster.

Scammers collect contact information that they can fill with ads. This is how they make their money. In some cases, buyers are even asked to enter their credit card information. This threatens to cancel an expensive subscription, as stated in the fine print. With other types of scams, you also run the risk of installing malware on your mobile phone.

Coop warns its customers about fake news via social media. If you receive an email or message that makes you suspicious, you can also ask customer service. If you suddenly receive profit reports in the name of a well-known company, all alarm bells should ring for the buyer.

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