Eset is warning enthusiastic consumers to be wary of competitions claiming to give away Apple Watches when they go on release next month. According to the security firm, fraudsters are using fake conests to create fishing scams where users give away personal information.
In a blog post, the security firm explained that victims could be directed from ads on social networking websites like Facebook or Twitter to dubious Web pages.
“It’s suspected that the scams are designed to collect data, with one Facebook event page asking victims to provide their full names and Facebook handle,” wrote Eset’s Kyle Ellison. “Those who clicked through are also asked to invite their friends to the event to claim the device, with 100 invites earning them an Apple Watch, 250 an Apple Watch Sport and 500 the Apple Watch edition, to be sold by Apple for $17,000.
“Phishing scams are often timed to coincide with product launches and news events, preying on victims’ excitement or vulnerability. Just last month, for instance, cybercriminals targeted victims of the recent Anthem data breach, offering fake victim support and a non-existent credit monitoring service.”
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