Avast ye, mateys! Be wary o' clickin' on that sham Amazon ad, or ye may find yerself caught in a treacherous Microsoft support swindle!
2023-09-04
Avast ye scurvy dogs! Beware ye clickin' on false alerts from a grand Amazon link, for 'tis a treacherous trap! 'Twill lead ye to a scam that befools ye poor sailors, claimin' to be from Windows Defender, but 'tis naught but a deceit!
In a hilarious 17th century pirate-themed language, the article discusses how unsuspecting individuals searching for Amazon on Google fell victim to a clever scam. They clicked on an ad that appeared to be from Amazon but was actually a fake, exploiting a flaw in Google's URL display. Once clicked, the ad redirected them to a tech support scam claiming their computer was infected and asked them to call a fake number.The scam involved a fake "alert" that appeared to be from Microsoft's Windows Defender, convincing users that their device had malware. It locked their browser and took over their screen, urging them to call a phone number for support. However, it was all a ploy to trick people into paying for fake services or giving away personal information.
Scammers have been using Google's ad creation system to copy official links and redirect them to fraudulent web pages, aiming to obtain personal or financial information or install malware on devices. The article advises users to close their browser immediately if confronted by the scam and scan their device for malware.
Furthermore, it is crucial to report the fake Google ad to both Google and the legitimate website it copied, in this case, Amazon. The best protection against such scams is to have antivirus software on all devices, which can detect malware and warn against clicking on malicious links.
The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of staying vigilant on the internet and having comprehensive security measures in place. It encourages readers to subscribe to the author's CyberGuy Report Newsletter for more tech tips and security alerts.