Criminals also take advantage of this reputation by spreading fraudulent promises of prizes and gift campaigns in the name of MrBeast. For example: beast-bag.com or beast-paw.com. Do not provide any data here or download any software, warns our cooperation partner Watchlist Internet !

In the picture above you can see the fraudulent website beast-bag.com. The exact same website can also be found at beast-paw.com. It is claimed here that MrBeast would give 1000 euros to everyone who has subscribed to his YouTube channel and now follows the steps described on beast-bag.com. Clicking on “CLAIM REWARD” should lead to the next steps.
What happens after you click on CLAIM REWARD?
Anyone who follows the instructions and clicks the button can fall into two different traps. In variant 1, criminals aim to install malware and steal data. In variant 2, the criminals are after your credit card details. Without realizing it, you end up in an expensive subscription trap.
Variant 1: Malware and data theft
In this variant of the give-away scam, criminals trick you into installing malware on your system. This could be, for example, ransomware that encrypts your system and asks you to make payments to decrypt it. You will also be asked to provide your details to a payment service provider such as Paypal, CashApp, Venmo, Zelle or Revolut. This data can later be sold or used to send personalized phishing messages.
Variant 2: Opaque subscription trap
In variant 2 of the give-away scam, when you click on “CLAIM REWARD”, you will be redirected to an external website where you will be asked to enter your credit card details. While there is no information about debits in the input field, there is a hidden cost information at the bottom of the website.

The hidden cost notice is as follows:
By completing this transaction, you confirm that you agree to the Terms and Conditions and have read our Privacy Policy. This offer includes a 7-day trial subscription for your-premium-games.com. After 7 days, your-premium-games.com membership will automatically renew monthly for €57.95 until you cancel. SIMPLY CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP BEFORE THE TRIAL EXPIRES TO AVOID COSTS.
What can you do as a victim of the MrBeast give-away scam?
For option 1, it is important to remove any software that you had to install from your systems. This may require you to reinstall your operating system. You should also immediately change the login details for the specified payment service to prevent unauthorized access. Additionally, be particularly careful about fraudulent messages sent to the email address provided.
For option 2, you should try to contact the fraudulent subscription offer to dispute any debits and cancel alleged memberships, provided you have contact details. We also recommend contacting your credit card provider to have any debits that you were not adequately notified of reversed.
Source:
Watchlist Internet
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