Security News > 2021 > May > Scammers Pose as Meal-Kit Services to Steal Customer Data

Attackers are piggybacking off the booming market for meal-kit delivery services since the pandemic, and sending SMS phishing messages doctored up to look like they're legitimate correspondence from popular brand names - including HelloFresh and Gousto.

"Data breaches, for example, have made it easier for scammers to access people's full names and phone numbers as details are made public.

"So while you might not be expecting a delivery, scammers will still try their luck.

Large institutions will generally send text messages from short-code numbers.

Similar to the previous fake Gousto message above, he recommended steering clear of messages with spelling or grammatical errors.

"Visit the company's social-media channels to see they have warned their customers about potential scams that have been circulating, and research whether other customers have received the same message.

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