Fake competition on Facebook
Be careful if you see a competition on Facebook in the name of Thermen Wien, Bad Schallerbach and/or Aquamagis Plettenberg. Watchlist Internet warns that several fake advertising posts are currently being placed on the “Leisure Heroes” page . The text of the posting reads:
We're giving away a relax today! Day holiday including massage in the Vienna thermal baths/Bad Schallerbach/Aquamagis Plettenberg. Just answer our questions and experience pure relaxation!
“This competition is not connected to Facebook and is in no way sponsored, supported or organized by Facebook.”

Data theft or subscription trap
We assume that personal data will be collected through the competition. If you click on the link, you will be asked to answer a few questions about your behavior when visiting a thermal spa. You should then enter personal information such as name, address, telephone number and email address.

Be careful if you are contacted by text message, call or email after participating in the competition and have to pay a small fee (e.g. for shipping costs) for your prize. Under this pretext you will most likely be lured into an expensive subscription trap .
Recognize fraudulent competitions on Facebook
- Check which page shared the competition. Is it the official Facebook page of the competition organizer? Caution: Very often the real page is copied.
- Check the Facebook page and check whether it is a fake profile .
- Pay attention to an imprint and conditions of participation.
How to recognize fake competitions on Facebook: HERE
I took part in the competition! What can I do?
- If you provide your contact information, the criminals may contact you at a later date. Ignore these attempts to contact you, do not respond or follow instructions.
- Watch out for unusual messages, calls or emails. Your contact details are likely to be used for further scams.
- Has your credit card been charged? Then you have probably fallen into a subscription trap. Here's how to get your money back .
- Search your name regularly on the Internet to find clues as to whether criminals are misusing your data.
- Report it to the police if you have suffered financial loss.
Source:
Watchlist Internet
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