DON'T CLICK: Costco Gift Card Scam On Facebook - Adweek

Alas, as of this writing, a bogus Costco gift card scam was live on Facebook. We have no doubt that the social network’s immune system will detect the web address that the latest posts …

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Are there bogus Costco gift cards on Facebook?

It turns out that there are plenty of dubious Facebook pages offering bogus Costco gift cards, some of which have managed to generate thousands of “fans”. And it seems there’s an endless stream of people willing to re-share and “Like” these pages as bogus $500 Costco gift cards are offered in different variations of the scam. ...

Is Costco 'free voucher' Facebook giveaway a scam?

Scan for Viruses or Malware: Run a scan with a reputable antivirus or anti-malware software, such as Malwarebytes Free, to ensure that your device is not infected with any malicious software. The Costco ‘Free Voucher’ Facebook giveaway scam utilizes various techniques to deceive users and appear legitimate. ...

Are Costco gift cards a scam?

Gift cards are tempting, which is why gift card scams are abundant from Costco and other retailers. But don’t fall for an unsolicited email or text asking you to redeem your gift card—this isn’t a legitimate offer from Costco. ...

Is Costco giving away $100 gift cards to Facebook users?

This version says something along the lines of "Get a Costco Gift Card for FREE! (limited time only)" followed by a link to a fraudulent website. It also has the description "Costco is currently giving away $100.00 gift cards to all Facebook users!", according to Sophos. ...

Is Costco's Facebook page fake?

The real Costco Facebook page does encourage its many fans to re-share its posts and “Like” the opening of new stores. That’s quite reasonable. Most brands engage in that activity as part of their promotion via social media. But it’s very different to fraudulently offering thousands of social networking users $500 gift voucher cards. ...

How do Costco scams work?

They also may try to trick you with direct deposit scams, which is when they send you a text asking you to connect your credit card information to Costco for instant cash-back rewards. This is how they try to steal your credit card number or even your bank account number for their gain. ...