From unsolicited product announcements to various offers and promotions, we’re all used to receiving a flurry of emails from the stores we frequent. With so many messages, it can feel like a chore to sort through what you might want to keep and what you want to banish to your junk folder. But don’t just skim through every retailer’s emails haphazardly to clear out your inbox. Lowe’s shoppers have recently reported receiving a scam message that appears to come from the company itself, but can be dangerous if you open it. Read on to find out what you should keep an eye out for in your inbox.
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While Lowe’s does send promotional emails to millions of shoppers, there are certain messages that should raise a red flag. In the first two months of 2022, people have reported receiving emails with the name and logo of the home improvement retail chain, promising a $100 gift card to those who take a survey, Snopes reported on Feb. 9.
The fact-checking website reviewed various emails that followed this formula. According to Snopes, one message’s subject line read “You have been randomly selected!” and another’s said “Your email has been selected!” Both emails presented a $100 Lowe’s gift card with a “CLICK HERE” link, directing users to take a “short survey” to claim the money.
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