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Scamming - Fraud
The "Shop for free in Kroger" 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 be given a chance to win a $200 Kroger gift card if they give reviews of Kroger stores. 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.
Once the online scammers have stolen their potential victims' personal information, they will use the information to contact and attempt to scam them.
From: KrogeShop for free in Krogerr.comSent: Friday, February 9, 2018 12:18 PMSubject: Shop for free in Kroger!Shop for free in Kroger!We need real people to give us real reviews of their local stores and we'll give you $200 Gift Card to spend.Sign up for free here link <hxxp://alfaelevators.net/new/>Become a Kroger Shopper!
From: KrogeShop for free in Krogerr.com
Sent: Friday, February 9, 2018 12:18 PM
Subject: Shop for free in Kroger!
Shop for free in Kroger!
We need real people to give us real reviews of their local stores and we'll give you $200 Gift Card to spend.
Sign up for free here link <hxxp://alfaelevators.net/new/>
Become a Kroger Shopper!
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Here is another scam: "From: KROGER SHOPPER Subject: Get Your $400 Free Gift Card to spend! We're looking for real people to rate their local Kroger store! Join our program for your chance to receive a free $400 gift card to spend on anything you want in Kroger! Mystery Shopping details: -Receive a FREE $400 Kroger gift card -Buy anything you want in store -Give us your honest opinion on your shopping trip Sign up for free here link"
Here is another scam: "From: apply44@dgcsystems.net Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2018 6:32:50 PM To: jobs.part01@usa.com Subject: Welcome to Survey Assignment's Become A Kroger-Shopper We are looking for people to apply for positions in our team as a secret customer. How it works ; Register and if you are selected, you will receive $99 for shopping at Kroger, affiliates or at competition stores. Your review will make a difference for providing better services and products. You will be paid with amounts between $250-400 per assignment. You can shop any products you want at your designated store. No experience, fees or interview are required. Email me the below details : 1.Name (first/last) : 2.Address : 3.Country, State, City, Zip : 4.Phone's (cell&home) : 5.Age and currently job [NB: This job applies only from USA, thank you.] Sincerely, HR-Official Networks"
Here is another scam: "From: KROGER SHOPPER [mailto:jobs@kroger.com] Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 12:48 PM Subject: Receive $400 Gift Card to spend at Kroger for FREE! We're looking for members to review their local Kroger store! Become a Kroger Shopper, and you'll receive $400 gift card to spend in your local Kroger store! Sign up for free here link"
