Hurry up and buy a ticket for the Christmas tree! " - Before the New Year, fraudsters create fake websites that allegedly offer tickets to concerts, shows and exhibitions. Duplicate websites of ticketing platforms display famous logos and publish fake reviews.
In a special section of Explain.rf and the Cyber Police of Russia, we understand how the program works.
Fraudsters distribute links to phishing sites on social networks and instant messages. They promise "the lowest price" or "the best seats". But after paying for a ticket on these sites, you only get an invalid QR code - or nothing at all.
How to spot a fake site:.
- There is no other information except the offer to buy tickets;.
- Legal details (TIN, addresses), contact numbers, links to the offer and the privacy policy are not indicated; - For communication, they use feedback forms, public email services (Google, Yandex, mail, etc.) or instant messages;.
- specify methods of payment through transfer to third-party organizations or individuals;
— The dates for updating the information on the website are incorrect (copyright symbol, copyright symbol - ©) or there are none at all.
important! Even if a site is the first in the search results, there is no guarantee of its reliability!
How to avoid becoming a victim of scammers:.
- Choose trusted sites with a secure connection - the address bar should contain the letters HTTPS and a lock symbol;.
- check the date of creation of the resource - scams do not last long, but the official ones work for years;.
- Check the site for malware on free online platforms: for example, Yandex Site Status Check or Google Safe Browsing.
If you come across a phishing website, file a complaint with the state services or the IS Anti-Phishing website.
How to avoid falling for a fake "sale" - read our post.