14 DAY TRIAL // Father’s Day is just around the corner (June 16) and as many users are rushing to do some last minute shopping, scammers and spammers are taking advantage of the opportunity.
Symantec has spotted several spam campaigns. Some of them advertise replica watches and shady products and services, while others lure users to fake surveys and other scammy sites.
Recently, Symantec has noted that spammers are increasingly using .pw (Palau) top-level domains for spam campaigns. It turns out that many of the Father’s Day-themed spam runs abuse .pw domains.
Here are a few of the subject lines utilized in the Father’s Day spam campaigns. Also, take a look at the gallery below to see what the scammy emails look like.
- 5 Cigars for 29.95 (68% off Fathers Day sale!) - The perfect gift for Fathers day only costs 32% of the original price! - Regarding Father's Day orders - Personalized Gifts for All The Dads In Your Life - Get relief from chronic spine conditions. Father's Day Discount Available - Don't forget about your father - Endoscopic alternative to neck and back surgery is here. Father's Day Discount Available
