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The Scam Exposed

The Scam Exposed: A phishing site has been reported, posing as a legitimate website to trick users into revealing sensitive information. The reported item is coursera-assessments.s3.amazonaws.com, a domain that has been flagged as a phishing site impersonating other websites.

How It Works

This scam works by creating a fake website that looks similar to a real one, in this case, a website related to online courses. The scammers then try to trick users into visiting the fake site and entering their personal information, such as login credentials or financial information.

Warning Signs

  • The website may have a similar name to a legitimate website, but the URL is slightly different.
  • The website may ask for sensitive information, such as login credentials or financial information.
  • The website may have poor grammar or spelling mistakes.

To stay safe, it is essential to be cautious when visiting websites and entering personal information. Make sure to check the URL of the website to ensure it is the correct one, and never enter sensitive information on a website that seems suspicious.

Simple Steps to Stay Safe: Always verify the website URL, never click on suspicious links, and keep your personal information private. By being aware of these warning signs and taking simple steps to stay safe, you can protect yourself from falling victim to phishing scams.

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Check It Now

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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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