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Is that graduation party invite real? FTC warns of phishing scam texts and emails
Scammers are using fake invitation messages to steal email logins and verification codes, the FTC said, and then hijack accounts to target contacts.
- On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission warned consumers about phishing scams using fake event invitations for graduation and summer parties to steal email credentials and banking information.
- Scammers send unexpected messages impersonating Evite and Paperless Post, requesting passwords or verification codes to view party details or RSVP to events.
- Alexis Moser of Whittier, California, lost $5,500 after entering credentials into a fake invitation, while Alyssa Williamson in New York City had her account hijacked to spam contacts.
- Experts recommend contacting the supposed host directly before clicking links, enabling two-factor authentication on accounts, and keeping software updated to prevent compromise.
- Consumers can forward scam texts to 7726 or report phishing via ReportFraud, while Sincere Corporation CEO Douglas advises examining URLs closely for tampering signs.
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Is that graduation party invite real? FTC warns of phishing scam texts and emails
The FTC is warning about fake graduation and summer party invites sent by text and email that are actually phishing scams targeting accounts. (Photo: Adobe Stock)
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The Federal Trade Commission is warning partygoers everywhere about a new phishing scam involving event invitations. In a May 26 blog post, the FTC sounded the alarm on "You’re invited" texts and emails that are actually phishing scams. "Scammers send unexpected messages that look like they're from well-known invitation platforms like Evite or Paperless Post," the FTC post […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post FTC warns about e…
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