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The Scam Exposed

The Scam Exposed: The Grillabooks scam is a type of phishing site that impersonates other websites to steal personal information. This scam has been reported 16 times and is still active.

How it Works

The scam works by creating a fake website that looks like a real one, in this case, Grillabooks.com. The website is designed to trick people into entering their personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

The warning signs of this scam include a website that looks different from the real one, or a website that asks for personal information in a suspicious way. If you receive an email or visit a website that asks you to enter your personal information, be cautious and do not enter any information.

Stay Safe

  • Be careful when visiting websites and never enter personal information on a website that looks suspicious.
  • Make sure the website is secure by looking for https in the address bar.
  • Never click on links from unknown emails or websites.

By being aware of these warning signs and taking simple steps to stay safe, you can protect yourself from the Grillabooks scam and other phishing scams.

Think you were contacted by this? Do not send money or share codes. Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, or call the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 833-372-8311.

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You're Safe Here. Let's Fix This Now.

If you already sent money or shared information, act fast. Follow these steps in order.

1

Call Your Bank or Card Company Immediately

Use the number on the back of your card, not any number the caller gave you. Ask them to freeze the transaction or account.

2

Call the National Elder Fraud Hotline

Free help, 7 days a week.

Call 1-833-372-8311
3

Report It to the Government

File a free report at the Federal Trade Commission so they can investigate.

Go to reportfraud.ftc.gov