Avoid losing digital assets via fake Zora websites

What kind of scam is "Zora Mint"?

"Zora Mint scam" refers to fake websites that imitate Zora (zora.co). These fraudulent pages entice users into exposing their digital wallets by offering NFT (Non-Fungible Token) minting (i.e., creating) opportunities. This scam operates as a cryptocurrency drainer.

"Zora Mint" scam overview

This scam impersonates the Zora NFT-based social media platform. The fake webpage we investigated utilized graphic elements linked to Zora. However, it must be emphasized that the imitator sites are in no way associated with Zora or any other genuine platforms and entities.

When users attempt to mint NFTs through the scam webpage, they are prompted to "connect" their wallets. Once that is done, crypto-draining scripts are triggered. This entails digital assets being pilfered from victims' wallets through automated transfers. Some drainers can approximate the value of assets and prioritize them.

The transactions can appear vague – thus lowering victim suspicion. Digital wallets can get emptied of most or even all of the stored NFTs and cryptocurrency. Due to the practically untraceable nature of these transactions – they cannot be reversed, meaning that victims cannot retrieve their assets.

Threat Summary:

Name	"Zora Mint" crypto drainer scam
Threat Type	Phishing, Scam, Social Engineering, Fraud
Disguise	Zora NFT-based social network
Related Domains	zora-claim[.]com
Detection Names (zora-claim[.]com)	Kaspersky (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address (zora-claim[.]com)	172.67.170.242
Distribution methods	Compromised websites, social media spam, rogue online pop-up ads, potentially unwanted applications.
Damage	Monetary loss
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Similar scam examples

"FOXY Presale", "ATOR Reward Program", and "Crystal Dash" are merely a few examples of cryptocurrency drainers. Scams that target cryptocurrency/NFTs may do so by utilizing draining mechanisms, phishing for wallet log-in credentials, or tricking victims into manually transferring funds to scammer-owned wallets.

Deceptive online material may be plain and riddled with mistakes, or it can be competently crafted and even believably disguised as content associated with legitimate entities (e.g., companies, corporations, organizations, institutions, authorities, service providers, etc.).

How did I open a scam website?

Drainer scams are often promoted via malvertising (malicious advertising). Some of the intrusive ads (pop-ups) include operational cryptocurrency-draining mechanisms. These adverts were even noted on genuine websites that had been hacked.

Social media spam is also utilized for this purpose. The promotional posts and PMs/DMs can be made using accounts stolen from influences, celebrities, companies, organizations, or other reputable sources.

Other endorsement techniques include: websites employing rogue advertising networks, spam (e.g., emails, SMSes, browser notifications, forum posts, etc.), typosquatting (misspelled URLs), and adware.

How to avoid visiting scam websites?

We highly recommend exercising caution while browsing, as fake and dangerous online content typically appears legitimate and innocuous. For example, intrusive ads and spam browser notifications may look ordinary – yet redirect to unreliable and dubious pages (e.g., scam-promoting, gambling, adult dating, etc.).

Therefore, be selective about which websites are allowed to display browser notifications. Suspect webpages must not be permitted to do so; instead, ignore or deny these requests (i.e., press "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.). Pay attention to URLs and enter them carefully.

Do not use websites offering pirated programs/media or other questionable services (e.g., illegal streaming/downloading, Torrenting, etc.), as these sites usually utilize rogue advertising networks. Be vigilant with incoming emails and other messages; do not open attachments or links present in suspect mail.

Additionally, download only from official/verified sources and approach installations with care (e.g., read terms, explore options, use "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt out of supplementary apps, extensions, etc.) – to prevent bundled/malicious software from infiltrating the system.

If your computer is already infected, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate all threats.

The appearance of "Zora Mint" scam (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is "Zora Mint" crypto drainer scam?
• How to identify a pop-up scam?
• How do pop-up scams work?
• How to remove fake pop-ups?
• How to prevent fake pop-ups?
• What to do if you fell for a pop-up scam?

How to identify a pop-up scam?

Pop-up windows with various fake messages are a common type of lures cybercriminals use. They collect sensitive personal data, trick Internet users into calling fake tech support numbers, subscribe to useless online services, invest in shady cryptocurrency schemes, etc.

While in the majority of cases these pop-ups don't infect users' devices with malware, they can cause direct monetary loss or could result in identity theft.

Cybercriminals strive to create their rogue pop-up windows to look trustworthy, however, scams typically have the following characteristics:

• Spelling mistakes and non-professional images - Closely inspect the information displayed in a pop-up. Spelling mistakes and unprofessional images could be a sign of a scam.
• Sense of urgency - Countdown timer with a couple of minutes on it, asking you to enter your personal information or subscribe to some online service.
• Statements that you won something - If you haven't participated in a lottery, online competition, etc., and you see a pop-up window stating that you won.
• Computer or mobile device scan - A pop-up window that scans your device and informs of detected issues - is undoubtedly a scam; webpages cannot perform such actions.
• Exclusivity - Pop-up windows stating that only you are given secret access to a financial scheme that can quickly make you rich.

Example of a pop-up scam:

How do pop-up scams work?

Cybercriminals and deceptive marketers usually use various advertising networks, search engine poisoning techniques, and shady websites to generate traffic to their pop-ups. Users land on their online lures after clicking on fake download buttons, using a torrent website, or simply clicking on an Internet search engine result.

Based on users' location and device information, they are presented with a scam pop-up. Lures presented in such pop-ups range from get-rich-quick schemes to fake virus scans.

How to remove fake pop-ups?

In most cases, pop-up scams do not infect users' devices with malware. If you encountered a scam pop-up, simply closing it should be enough. In some cases scam, pop-ups may be hard to close; in such cases - close your Internet browser and restart it.

In extremely rare cases, you might need to reset your Internet browser. For this, use our instructions explaining how to reset Internet browser settings.

How to prevent fake pop-ups?

To prevent seeing pop-up scams, you should visit only reputable websites. Torrent, Crack, free online movie streaming, YouTube video download, and other websites of similar reputation commonly redirect Internet users to pop-up scams.

To minimize the risk of encountering pop-up scams, you should keep your Internet browsers up-to-date and use reputable anti-malware application. For this purpose, we recommend Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows.

What to do if you fell for a pop-up scam?

This depends on the type of scam that you fell for. Most commonly, pop-up scams try to trick users into sending money, giving away personal information, or giving access to one's device.

• If you sent money to scammers: You should contact your financial institution and explain that you were scammed. If informed promptly, there's a chance to get your money back.
• If you gave away your personal information: You should change your passwords and enable two-factor authentication in all online services that you use. Visit Federal Trade Commission to report identity theft and get personalized recovery steps.
• If you let scammers connect to your device: You should scan your computer with reputable anti-malware (we recommend Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows) - cyber criminals could have planted trojans, keyloggers, and other malware, don't use your computer until removing possible threats.
• Help other Internet users: report Internet scams to Federal Trade Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is an online scam?

Online scams are messages intended to deceive users into performing certain actions, e.g., connecting digital wallets to crypto drainers, disclosing vulnerable information, making monetary transactions, downloading/installing software, purchasing products, calling fake support lines, etc.

What is the purpose of online scams?

Online scams are designed to generate revenue at victims' expense. Cyber criminals primarily profit by obtaining funds through deception, promoting content, abusing/selling sensitive data, and distributing malware.

I have sent lost digital assets to the "Zora Mint" scam, can I get my money back?

These transactions cannot be reversed because of their practically untraceable nature. Therefore, victims of such scams cannot retrieve the stolen digital assets.

Why do I encounter online scams?

Online scams are most widely promoted via spam (e.g., social media/ forum posts, DMs/PMs, emails, SMSes, browser notifications, etc.), malvertising (intrusive adverts), sites using rogue advertising networks, typosquatting (misspelled URLs), and adware.

Will Combo Cleaner protect me from online scams?

Combo Cleaner can scan every website that you visit for deceptive/malicious content. If you enter a webpage hosting such material – you will be warned immediately, and further access to it will be restricted.

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