I'd like to share scams that created big controversy in the last week. After I read about them, I thought, “Wow, this could happen to anybody.” So let's explain what occurred in nice, easy to understand language.
DoorDash did not say how many people were impacted, but millions of people use this app; it could be quite a few. While this information might seem basic, scammers can use this information to send fraudulent emails or fraudulent text messages.
This is scary to me because now, scammers can pretend to be DoorDash, and send you messages that look legitimate to you.
To protect yourself, McAfee recommends:
But the link or number isn't from the airline, it's from a scammer trying to take your money or account/card detail.
Some scammers even create fake airline websites that populate page one of Google search. I once was almost tricked, clicking "official," I totally know it works on so many people.
If you want to be sure:
DoorDash Breach: What Happened?
DoorDash stated a person was able to access some user names, email addresses, phone numbers, and addresses. The attacker did not get away with very private information such as a person’s Social Security number.DoorDash did not say how many people were impacted, but millions of people use this app; it could be quite a few. While this information might seem basic, scammers can use this information to send fraudulent emails or fraudulent text messages.
This is scary to me because now, scammers can pretend to be DoorDash, and send you messages that look legitimate to you.
To protect yourself, McAfee recommends:
- Change your passwords
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA)
- Review your bank or credit reports
- Freeze your credit if necessary
Fake Flight Cancellation Texts: Use Caution
Scammers have also began sending fake flight cancellation texts. You may receive a text saying, “Your flight has been canceled, click here to rebook.” Seems urgent, doesn't it? That's exactly what they want; you to panic.But the link or number isn't from the airline, it's from a scammer trying to take your money or account/card detail.
Some scammers even create fake airline websites that populate page one of Google search. I once was almost tricked, clicking "official," I totally know it works on so many people.
If you want to be sure:
- Check flight status only on airline app
- Look for https in the website link
- Don't trust short codes
- Don't click links to site you weren't expecting.