Coca-Cola's promise of winnings of $1 million is a scam!
As our cooperation partners from Watchlist-Internet report, criminals are posing as Coca-Cola's communications representatives! If you are notified by email that you have won millions of dollars, it is a scam.
Criminals are currently posing as Coca-Cola communications representatives and informing you about an alleged win. The winning amount will be transmitted in exchange for your personal data and copies of your ID. Be careful: Criminals will try to get your money, steal your identity and use it to commit crimes in your name.
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The letter states that you received a prize notification from Coca-Cola last year and have not yet received the prize. They apologize for the inconvenience and claim that the prize has now been released. All you need to do is identify yourself and confirm your identity with a copy of your passport. Your cell phone number will also be requested for further communication. This scam is scamming . The email reads as follows:
My name is Clarissa Haller.
I am a senior communications officer at The Coca-Cola Company's US headquarters. Last year you received a text message from The Coca-Cola Company.
You won a $1 million Coca-Cola gift card, but you haven't received a check yet. The Coca-Cola Company hereby apologizes for the delay caused by a disagreement with German tax officials.
All issues have been resolved and Coca-Cola can now send your check to your address in Germany free of charge.
However, to ensure we communicate with the rightful winner, please send your mobile phone number.
I also ask you to send a copy of your passport and upload a photo with your passport next to your face.
Best Regards,
Clarissa Haller.
The Coca-Cola Company
121 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, United States
Tel: +1 404-676-5151
Fax.: +1 404 641-3311
© 2019 The Coca-Cola Company. All rights reserved. REG: US-071287613
Did I really win at Coca-Cola?
How can I detect scamming?
- Basically, offers or promises of winnings that are too good to be true. Even on the Internet, no one has anything to give away!
- Requesting money, personal documents, or other sensitive information.
- There are questionable arguments as to why you should transfer money beforehand in order to then receive your alleged winnings.
- In general, be skeptical when you are contacted by strangers and critically question the purpose of the letter.
- Scams often involve something you didn't do (e.g. entered a competition, reminders, orders you didn't place, etc.). Ignore such emails or chat messages. Do not answer or call the phone number listed, it is probably a premium rate number.
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What can I do if I fell for this?
- If you have submitted copies of your ID, misuse of your identity cannot be ruled out. You may occasionally search your name on the Internet to potentially come across any unlawful use.
- Also contact the police. Prosecution is difficult because the criminals are usually abroad. However, because criminals misuse your identity and act criminally on your behalf, it is important to report the incident as injured parties will approach you and want to take criminal action against you.
- Break off all contact and do not allow yourself to be put under pressure. The criminals will continue to contact you and try to get your money.
- Make sure criminals can no longer reach you and block all contact channels. For example, block B. Telephone numbers and user profiles of the criminals. report the scammer profile on social media.
- Contact your bank and try to reverse payments made.
- Save evidence (email copies, chat logs, profile screenshots…).
Handle copies of ID cards carefully.
Sending copies of ID cards over the Internet always represents a security risk and should be avoided. If there is no other option, you should always add a watermark to copies of your ID card that states the purpose of their use.
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Source: Watchlist Internet
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