Phishing Campaign Hits Samsung Members and Community With Fake Verification, $500 Threat
Community reports describe fake Samsung notices that pressure recipients to click malicious links by warning of complaints, 24-hour suspension, or a $500 penalty.
Overview
- Scammers are creating accounts on Samsung Community, which is accessible through the Samsung Members app on Galaxy devices, to send phishing messages impersonating the company.
- Messages claim a complaint was filed against a user profile and demand an unscheduled verification through a link that is actually malicious.
- Some messages add a 24-hour deadline for verification with threats of account suspension or a $500 fine to intensify pressure on recipients.
- Links may lead to spoofed login pages to steal credentials, request payments, prompt installation of harmful apps, or harvest personal data for extortion.
- Community moderators and users are urging people to report suspicious accounts and avoid clicking links, and reports indicate Samsung is deleting the offending accounts.