FIFA FANS ‼️ Cybercriminals are using World Cup excitement to steal your personal info and credit card details. One recent #emailscam we observed used this subject line. ⤵️
Congratulations! You're Eligible for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Giveaway
The email impersonated FIFA, offering free World Cup merchandise in exchange for completing a survey and a small shipping fee.
How the scam works:
📧 A target receives a fake FIFA giveaway email promising free merchandise.
🔗 Clicking the link leads to a convincing fake FIFA website hosted through a Google API URL.
📝 After completing a short survey, the target is prompted to pay a small “shipping fee.”
💳 The fake checkout page captures the victim’s personal information and credit card details.
🚩 Red cards to watch for:
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Unexpected giveaways or prizes
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Urgent language like “Offer expires today”
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Suspicious sender or reply-to addresses
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Requests for payment to claim a “free” reward
Before participating in any World Cup promotion or #giveaway, verify it’s legitimate through official FIFA channels. A small shipping fee for a “free” prize can end up costing much more.