Have you also seen too many first-class membership deals by Emirates online? Well, then you must beware as there are many fake membership deals on the rise as these are basically phishing scams. Yes, Emirates has warned its customers of dummy advertisements that follow fake memberships or to enrol in the programmes at a discounted price. Here’s more on this development regarding phishing scams.
Emirates Warns Customers Against Phishing Scams
There are several workshops and trainings for young people that are being launched to safeguard them against the rising number of phishing scams. As revealed in a report by The National, these fishing scams are currently posing as advertisements that offer First Class flights anywhere in the world for as low as $300. The annual membership fee, which is being circulated across social media has prompted the airline to speak out. They want customers to be cautious of such fraudulent ads as they often transport the users to a website that’s impersonating a legitimate site.
With phishing scams becoming increasingly sophisticated, people are warned to stay alert. Yes, the rise of artificial intelligence tools also makes it easier for criminals to stage such attacks, which starts with a convincing fake that ends up mimicking legitimate brands perfectly.
How Do These Scams Work?
These phishing scams often exploit people’s trust in popular brands and respected companies. So, it makes it harder for consumers to recognise scams! The biggest tactic that one can use to steer clear of such scams is to ensure that they follow a zero-trust approach. Victims must use multi-factor authentication for online transactions. Moreover, they must stay aware and alert to their security and privacy settings.
The biggest way to avoid phishing scams is to verify the authenticity of the links or attachments that they may receive an email or might see online. They can do so by simply hovering the cursor over the link that showcases the URL and if it is legitimate or not. Another way to identify a scam is through the kind of offer. Well, if an offer is too good to be true, chances are, it’s not true at all!
Yes, because scammers often use attractive deals to ensure that they can ensnare gullible victims.
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