FTC Alerts Public to Phishing Emails Masquerading as Party Invitations
The Federal Trade Commission issued an alert Tuesday about scam emails that mimic invitations from services such as Paperless Post and Evite. The agency said the messages ask recipients to enter login details or codes to view or reply to the supposed event.
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theverge.comThe Federal Trade Commission warned this week that emails falsely claiming recipients are invited to an event are being used to steal personal information. The agency issued the alert on Tuesday. The messages are sometimes designed to appear as if they come from Paperless Post or Evite.
Com reported. Recipients are asked to enter email login credentials, a phone number or a special code to open the message or RSVP. ” She added that “anything that’s asking you to download an attachment is a red flag” and that requests to log in or register to reply are also warning signs.
Alexis Moser entered information after receiving one such message. Scammers then accessed her bank account, and she observed three transactions totaling $5,500. The FTC recommends keeping security software updated and using two-factor authentication.
It also advises creating a new password quickly if information may have been compromised.
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