Consumers have been warned about a phishing scam that is claiming to be from Costco, according to the Sonoma County District Attorney's office. The scam message promises a free ice cream maker in exchange for completing a survey, but it is a ruse designed to steal financial details or access computers. The email originates from a suspicious domain, @handtoneed.net, instead of an official Costco address. Authorities have advised recipients to avoid clicking any links and report such phishing attempts, stressing the importance of being vigilant against such scams.
The phishing scam falsely claiming to be from Costco offers a free ice cream maker in exchange for completing a survey, aiming to steal personal information.
Officials emphasize the importance of verifying sender email addresses, as in this case, the scam email was sent from @handtoneed.net instead of a legitimate Costco address.
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