Security News > 2022 > January > Nintendo warns of spoofed sites pushing fake Switch discounts
Nintendo has warned customers of multiple sites impersonating the Japanese video game company's official website and pretending to sell Nintendo Switch consoles at significant discounts.
"We have confirmed the existence of a fake website that impersonates Nintendo's homepage," Nintendo also tweeted on Friday.
The Japanese multinational says that fake sites use its logo to trick Nintendo fans that it's an official page and try to convince them to buy what are likely counterfeit products using significant discounts as a lure.
"The fake sites use our company's logo illegally, making it look as if they are operated by us, and display our products, such as Nintendo Switch, for purchase if at a significantly discounted price," Nintendo said.
"Purchasing products on fake sites may result in fraudulent damage such as unauthorized acquisition of personal information. Please be careful not to mistake it for our website, and do not purchase products from fake websites," Nintendo added.
After discovering the incident, Nintendo warned users to enable two-factor authentication on their accounts and reset passwords for impacted NNIDs and Nintendo accounts.