Fake sweepstakes on Facebook
Be careful if you see a competition on Facebook in the name of Thermen Wien, Bad Schallerbach and/or Aquamagis Plettenberg. Our cooperation partner warns that several fake advertisements are currently being placed on the “Leisure Heroes” page Watchlist Internet. The text of the post reads:
Today we are giving away a Relax! Day vacation including massage at the Therme Wien/ Bad Schallerbach/ at the Aquamagis Plettenberg. Simply answer our questions and experience pure relaxation!
“This competition is not affiliated with Facebook and is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by Facebook.”
Data theft or subscription trap
We assume that personal data will be collected with the competition. If you click on the link, you will be asked to answer a few questions about your behavior when visiting the thermal baths. You should then enter personal data such as name, address, telephone number and e-mail address.
Caution, if you are contacted via SMS, phone call or email after entering the competition and have to pay a small fee (e.g. for shipping costs) for your prize. Under this pretext, you will most likely get into an expensive one subscription trap lured.
Identify fraudulent sweepstakes on Facebook
- Check which page shared the contest. Is it the official Facebook page of the competition organizer? Caution: Very often the real page is copied.
- Check the facebook page and check if it is a fake profile.
- Pay attention to the imprint and the conditions of participation.
How to spot fake sweepstakes on Facebook: HERE
I entered the competition! What can I do?
- If you have included your contact information, the criminals may contact you at a later date. Ignore these contact attempts, do not reply and do not follow the instructions.
- Be alert to unusual messages, calls, or emails. It is likely that your contact details will be used for further scams.
- Has your credit card been charged? Then you have probably fallen into a subscription trap. Here’s how to get your money back.
- Look up your name regularly on the internetto find clues as to whether criminals are misusing your data.
- File a report with the police if you have suffered financial damage.
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