- The browser Opera has issued a warning to online video content creators about scammers impersonating the company.
- The email sent by the scammers looks pretty convincing and even includes a letterhead with Opera’s logo on it.
- Users need to stay vigilant to avoid falling victim to these scams given the high rise in recent times.
A new phishing scam has been discovered by security experts, this time targeting online video creators and supposedly coming from Opera.
The fraudsters are trying to deceive users into believing they are communicating with a well-known brand, and making a profit out of it.
YouTube has become a platform for many different companies to advertise their products and services, so it’s not surprising that scammers have started taking advantage of this as well.
Scam alert
The scam email doesn’t look too dodgy at first glance — if you look at it, the message almost appears to be legitimate. It is easy to fall into the trap if you do not look closely.
The email starts off by saying that Opera GX is a browser that lacks popularity, and it would like to collaborate with the recipient.
In order to do so, the scammers are…
