WARNING – phishing campaigns targeting social media users

We are warning the public about an active phishing campaign on social media, in which fraudsters are using the visual identity of a well-known retail chain to send fake messages about a prize giveaway.

In these messages, recipients are informed that they have been selected as winners of a valuable prize and are asked to complete a registration process to claim their prize. The link in the message leads to a fake website, where users are prompted to enter personal information including identification and contact details to claim the prize.

We kindly ask users to remain vigilant and follow these guidelines:

• If you receive a similar message, do not respond.
• Check the URL carefully, as phishing websites often use variations of official domain names.
• Avoid clicking on links contained in suspicious messages.
• Refrain from opening links from suspicious messages on social networks.
• Avoid making payments on suspicious websites.
• Read message content carefully, as phishing messages often contain grammatical errors.

Please note that a reputable institutions or companies will not request users to provide confidential information or submit documents via SMS, email or social networks.

If your data is misused, you can report the incident via e-mail: kontakt@cirt.me or by filling out a form on the CIRT website: https://www.gov.me/cirt/prijavi-incident