Press Release – Consumer Council of Fiji
Toyota 80th Anniversary – Its A Scam!
Consumers are being warned not to participate in lotteries and surveys from unsolicited and unofficial individuals and phoney companies when using social media and other online platforms. The warning comes after a new online phishing scam is being widely circulated on social media such as Facebook and Messenger which is alluring consumers to participate in a questionnaire survey in order to get into a draw to win a brand-new Toyota Corolla.
The link which is currently being circulated among Fijians states “Congratulations! Toyota 80th Anniversary Celebration! Through the questionnaire, you will have a chance to get a Toyota Corolla.” The link urges consumers to answer a quick questionnaire after which it captures the user’s IP address. The page also displays fake comments which are prominently positive. Some of the comments include: “I thought it was a joke, but it arrived this morning!” a