‘Limited-edition’ dolls, T-shirts: Online scammers jump in on ‘Barbenheimer’ frenzy

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‘Limited-edition’ dolls, T-shirts: Online scammers jump in on ‘Barbenheimer’ frenzy
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Websites have sprouted luring Barbie and Oppenheimer scams to phishing scams Read more at straitstimes.com.

Online scammers are exploiting the frenzy over the twin release of the movies Barbie and Oppenheimer, to dupe fans of the pop culture phenomenon nowThe online security firm Kaspersky said websites and social media posts have recently emerged as fronts for phishing scams meant to steal money and personal details from those falling for them.

These bogus sites offer the Margot Robbie doll for £12 and an added helicopter accessory for £56, but they will ask for the buyer’s address, phone number and banking details, as well as money up front. Hucksters are spamming Twitter with links claiming to direct buyers to where they can get the most sought after or unique designs of these T-shirts.Another fake website promises free Oppenheimer streaming for US$1 . It will likewise ask for banking details, but will not deliver anything.

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