In the last few hours there have been increasing reports of a supposed “ Krombacher Father's Day 2023 ” competition that is being distributed via the popular messaging service WhatsApp. However, this is a nasty scam that aims to collect personal data from users and use their contacts to further spread the competition.
Krombacher Father's Day 2023 promotion! 2,000 fridges with free beer…

The news making the rounds sounds tempting at first glance:
“Krombacher Father’s Day 2023 promotion! 2,000 refrigerators with free beer…” But as is often the case, the devil is in the details. In order to take part in the alleged competition, users are asked to answer several questions. Only then should they receive their “winnings”. But there is a catch: Before they can supposedly collect their prize, they are asked to share the competition with their contacts on WhatsApp.

This is a classic method, just like we know from other WhatsApp scams, which aims to reach as many users as possible and collect their data. The answers to the questions asked, which often contain personal information, can be used in future phishing attacks or identity theft.
The Krombacher Brewery has already commented on the fraudulent competition
The Krombacher Brewery has already taken a stand on the fraudulent competition and emphasizes that it is in no way connected to the campaign. “Important information from the Krombacher Brewery: This is a fake and not a competition from us. Please do not respond to it or forward it ,” the company said on Twitter .
Such news should ALWAYS be critically examined and not shared too quickly. If fraud is suspected, the message should not be forwarded. This way you can help stop the spread of such scams and protect other users.
Conclusion: WhatsApp users are led into a trap by false promises. Unknown people pretend to be “Krombacher” and lure users with the promise of a “Krombacher Father’s Day 2023 campaign”, which is, however, a lie. The aim is to trick gullible users into expensive subscription traps or to get them to reveal personal data by taking part in a supposed competition. In the worst scenario, a Trojan could even be placed on the user's device, which would then gain access to their personal data.
Always remember: If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Stay vigilant and protect your data.
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