Beware of Phishing Attacks via Surveys
Scammers Can Use Surveys to Steal Your Personal Information;
That Survey Invitation May be a Phishing Attack in Disguise
The Scammers just keep getting more creative, finding new, seemingly legitimate ways to steal and misuse your personal information. Survey spam is one of the latest methods Spear Phishers are using to trap their victims.
Spear Phishing refers to a targeted e-mail attack. Spear phishers send you personalized spam e-mail that usually appears to be from a trusted contact. That e-mail is intended to trick you into taking an action that will open you to harm. A Spear Phishing attack may try to plant malware, steal your information, and/or trick you into revealing log-ins and passwords. A Spear Phisher's intentions are never good.
As cyberspace wisens up, the Phishers find new ways to steal your information. One of these ways is through survey spam.
Folks love to participate in surveys. Often, surveys contain a sweepstakes component to help entice users to take it. "Five survey participants will be randomly chosen to receive a $50 Amazon Gift Certificate" is a common come-on. Many companies use legitimate surveys for market research and quality assurances.
