[Scam Alert] itemtracking[.]net is a Verizon Phishing Website!

This article is from Trend Micro.

Got a text message saying you need to track your package delivery? Watch out – it’s a scam!

We’ve reported on package delivery scams before, including DHL, FedEx, and USPS variants. This week there is a new version telling you to check the shipment address for your pending package:

• Parcel Tracking: Hi, your package with tracking code TX357Z46 is waiting for you to check the shipment address: <URL>

Source: News4JAX

The links in these fake text messages may vary, but most of them will direct you to itemtracking[.]net. This is a scam website, designed to look convincingly like Verizon’s official webpage, saying that you can win a gift (like a free iPad) if you fill out an online survey form and enter financial credentials – these will all end up in scammers’ hands!

A Variant: Verizon “Bill Paid” Text Scam

Besides fake delivery messages, many people have also received ones that say you can get a gift via an attached link because you’ve paid your bill for November:

• VZN Free Msg: November bill is paid, Thanks, Here’s a little gift for you: <URL>

Source: Reddit

Again, the link is a phishing link. If you click on the button, you could end up exposing your personal information!

How to Protect Yourself

• Double-check the sender’s mobile number.
• Free gifts or prizes are always a major red flag.
• Always go to the official website / application instead of using links from unknown sources.
• You can use Trend Micro Check to check if a website is secure and browse the web safely: (It’s free!)

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