Beware of the Roaming Mantis Phishing Scam on iOS and Android!

If you’ve been anywhere near social media or the news lately, you’ve probably heard about the new “Roaming Mantis” phishing scam that’s going around. This latest scam is targeting both iOS and Android users, and it’s pretty sophisticated. Here’s what you need to know about the Roaming Mantis scam, and how you can protect yourself from it. Many have been alerted in France, and a lot of users have been cyber attacked.

Beware of the Roaming Mantis App

“Roaming Mantis” is stealing money and private information from people by using a phishing scam. The way it works is that victims received SMS messages or emails that appear to be from a legitimate company. The message will usually say something like “package has been sent” or “your account has been compromised.” When victims click on the link in the message, they are taken to a phishing website that looks very convincing. The website will ask for personal information like credit card numbers, social security numbers, and login passwords. Once the victim enters this information, the Roaming Mantis scammer has access to their accounts and can start stealing money.

How to Protect Yourself from Phishing Scam

Phishing is a type of online scam where criminals pose as a legitimate company or individual in order to trick you into giving them personal information, such as your credit card number, Social Security number, or login credentials. They may also try to get you to click on a malicious link that will install malware on your computer.

If you receive an email or message from what appears to be a legitimate company or person but seems fishy, do not respond. If you are unsure whether the email is legitimate, contact the company directly through their official website or customer service number. Do not use the contact information in the email.

Here are some other things to look out for:

• Email has poor grammar.
• There are unnecessary characters on the website link.
• Sender’s email address does not match the company’s domain name.
• There are personal information being asked.
• Also, You are being asked to click on a link or download an attachment

If you believe you have been the victim of a phishing scam, change your passwords immediately and contact your financial institution. You should also run a malware scan on your computer. Check for any malicious software that may have been installed.

So beware of the Roaming Mantis phishing scam, and make sure you protect yourself from it!!