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The "Target Get Paid for Shopping" Scam

The "Target Get Paid for Shopping" email below is a scam being sent by online scammers to potential victims. The scam tricks the recipients into clicking on the link within it thinking they will get a job as a Target Reviewer and receive a free gift card worth $300. But, the fake website that the link goes to was created by online scammers to steal their potential victims' personal information. Therefore, information submitted on the fake website will be sent to the scammers.

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Once the online scammers have stolen their potential victims' personal information, they will use the information to contact and attempt to scam them.

The "Target Get Paid for Shopping" Email Scam

From: Target - careers@target.com

Date: 12 October 2018 at 6:31:03 PM GMT+5

To: Undisclosed recipients:;

Subject: Job Offer

We are accepting applications from qualified individuals from all-over the United States to become Reviewer.

There is no charge to become a reviewer and you do not need previous experience.

After you sign up, you will have access to training materials from us.

You will receive a free gift card of USD 300 per assignment.

No commitment is made on this job and you would have flexible working hours.

We will provide you the funds for all of your evaluations.

At least 2 evaluations a week will be assigned to you because this is a part time job and we think this job suits you.

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