Caution: Scammers are impersonating Yad2
The National Cyber Security Directorate has warned about a fraudulent email campaign impersonating Yad2. Recipients are asked to download a fake app, with a link leading to a counterfeit site. The authority confirmed the email is fake and the app is under investigation.
Israel's National Cyber Security Directorate has warned about a fraudulent email campaign impersonating Yad2, the country's largest online classifieds platform. Recipients are asked to download a mobile 'Yad2 app' supposedly to complete an order and delivery. The link leads to a fake site mimicking an app store, complete with ratings and download counts. Then the user is prompted to download a file and allow installation from an unknown source. The directorate confirmed the email is fake and the suspicious app is being examined. The article also notes a rise in fake online store sites in November, during sales season, and offers safety tips: only visit familiar sites by typing the address manually, and do not click links from promotional messages. Earlier, on October 31, the directorate warned about a wave of automated calls impersonating Google.