A new online scam is taking advantage of fears surrounding immigration raids through viral TikTok videos featuring fake claims of deportations and firings at retailers. Many of these clips showcase supposed employees in uniforms, sharing unbelievable and bizarre stories that evoke confusion. Investigation reveals they are coordinated efforts to steal user personal data. These videos also promote phishing tactics, luring users with offers for products, gifts, or discount promises, bridging the gap between fabricated narratives and privacy risks.
Viral videos featuring claims of employees being fired or deported by ICE are spreading fake narratives. These clips aim to exploit user fears around immigration.
The Daily Dot uncovered that these videos are part of a scheme to extract personal data from users by leveraging fabricated stories and identities.
Many videos speak of bizarre scenarios, including nonsensical details related to stores and products, creating confusion intentionally to engage viewers.
Phishing tactics are evident in many of the viral posts, where users are lured with offers of free products in exchange for personal information.
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