Online scammers are exploiting the frenzy over the twin release of the movies Barbie and Oppenheimer to dupe fans of the pop culture phenomenon now
The online security firm Kaspersky said websites and social media posts have recently emerged as fronts for phishing scams meant to steal money and personal details from those falling for them.
Some websites have been selling limited-edition Barbie dolls, including one purportedly crafted in the image of the Barbie movie’s lead star, Margot Robbie. The bogus sites offer the Margot Robbie doll for £12 and a helicopter accessory for £56, but they will ask for the buyer’s address, phone number and banking details, as well as money up front.
Twitter users, meanwhile, are reporting scammers taking advantage of a burgeoning demand for Barbenheimer T-shirts. Hucksters are spamming Twitter with links claiming to direct buyers to where they can get the most sought-after or unique designs of the T-shirts.
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