For several days, Internet users have been receiving emails pretending to be official communication from Disneyland, as reported RMC. The offer is attractive: two entry tickets for only 9.99 euros, compared to the 260 euros usually requested. The message is accompanied by a link leading to a web page featuring the colors and visual style of Disneyland, which encourages recipients to believe in the authenticity of the offer.
Beware of scam
But once on this page, everything is done to encourage users to act quickly. A countdown indicates the time remaining to benefit from the promotion, while a fake counter displays the number of tickets remaining. Reviews, left (supposedly) by satisfied customers, further reinforce the illusion. “ I still can’t believe the tickets only cost me 10 euros. A magical experience. A must see », We can read in a false comment attributed to a certain Olivier.
Disneyland, an unwilling victim of this identity theft, reminds us that no offer of this type is in progress and that it is crucial to always check the origin of communications before acting.
This phishing scenario is unfortunately common. Indeed, it is based on the trust that users place in big brands and on the fear of missing out on an exceptional offer. But, in the case of this scam, the scammers’ objective is clear: to recover the banking information of those who fall into the trap.
Despite careful packaging, several clues can help identify these fraudulent emails. The Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr site, specializing in the prevention of cyber threats, advises you to always check certain elements before clicking on a suspicious link. First, spelling, grammar or conjugation errors in the body of the message are a red flag. Just like the sender’s address, which must be scrutinized carefully: it may seem correct at first glance, but sometimes you just need to take a look at the domain name (the part after the “@”) to detect fraud.
Another clue is the URL of the web page that users are redirected to. Scammers try to mimic official sites, but the URL address often gives away the deception. Another revealing detail: the non-clickable logos. Unlike official sites where the logo links to the home page, these fraudulent sites are often static, they do not allow you to interact with the visual elements.
To prevent other Internet users from falling into the trap, it is essential to report these phishing attempts. The Ministry of the Economy invites citizens to report fraudulent or illicit content via the official platform masecurite.interieur.gouv.fr. It is also recommended to never respond to this type of email and especially not to provide your banking or personal information.
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