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"Shop for free in Kroger" Scam

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.

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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 "Shop for free in Kroger" Email Scam

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!

The Fake Kroger Website

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