Cyberattacks are still on the rise, trying to steal confidential information or money depending on which scam, this time involving Lidl. Specifically, through a WhatsApp chain from which several shipments have been reported, the scam intends to deceive with one of the usual bargains of the German chain.
That Lidl has become one of the flagships of low prices in supermarkets is a no-brainer that hardly escapes any consumer. However, this entails the occasional problem for the German company such as the one that has been detected in recent days.
Specifically, several users have notified WhatsApp of the arrival of messages in which they are offered an alleged offer from Lidl for a Dyson V11 vacuum cleaner. One of the best models on the market, the supposed price of this is 1.95 euros, which is more inducing to click on the link.
The link to which it is redirected is full of spelling mistakes and does not provide any sign of officiality
But it is when entering this website, which leads to Facebook as an intermediary and a supposed “Dyson Distributor” page, when the entire scam begins to be managed. Through a brief questionnaire and by answering three questions, an essential condition according to the advertisement to qualify for the price of the vacuum cleaner, the cybercriminals intend to get hold of personal and bank details.
So you can avoid falling for this scam
For all these reasons, affected users are requested not to fall into the trap of the supposed bargain, as well as not to reveal any information that could compromise them, otherwise it will be difficult to correct the scam. In addition, the agents always recommend in the face of these scams to delete the message in question to avoid the problem.
And it is that an indicative to detect this type of plot is usually the succulent offer that they indicate, the redirection to false Internet pages and with a bad appearance and the number of spelling mistakes. Finally, it is advisable to contact the company involved in the phishing to try to verify that it is a fake bargain and not an occasional offer.
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