How to spot fake pages like "Lombard Rewards"

What is the fake "Lombard Rewards" site?

We have inspected the page (aiiocations-lombardfinance[.]com) and learned that it is a fraudulent copy of the legitimate Lombard website (lombard.finance). This imitation is crafted to mislead users into believing they can receive a reward. Falling for this scam can result in cryptocurrency theft

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Federal Trade Comission (FTC) states that since the start of 2021, more than 46,000 people have reported losing over $1 billion in crypto to scams – that's about one out of every four dollars reported lost, more than any other payment method.

"Lombard Rewards" scam page in detail

Lombard (lombard.finance) is a project that helps Bitcoin holders do more with their coins. Instead of only keeping Bitcoin in a wallet, users can convert it into LBTC, a special token that lets them earn rewards and take part in decentralized finance (DeFi)—without giving up ownership of their Bitcoin.

The fraudulent website (aiiocations-lombardfinance[.]com) mimics the legitimate Lombard platform and promotes a fake rewards event. It claims that the final proposal for the upcoming Lombard Rewards date is now live and promises that the first 1,000 voters will receive a 1.25x asset boost.

Ultimately, users are encouraged to "vote" by connecting their wallets. If this step is taken, the fraudulent site can activate a cryptocurrency drainer. This drainer can automatically transfer cryptocurrency from the victim's wallet to the scammer's.

Due to the irreversible nature of blockchain transactions, victims of these scams typically have no way to recover their stolen funds. As a result, engaging with such fraudulent websites often leads to permanent financial loss.

Similar scams in general

Scams like this highlight the importance of verifying websites before interacting with them, especially when prompted to connect a crypto wallet. Users should remain cautious of offers that seem too good to be true to prevent scammers from committing cryptocurrency theft.

Some examples of scams involving crypto drainers are the fake "Binance Airdrop", "1inch Airdrop", and "$BEAST Token Airdrop".

How did I open a scam website?

Fraudulent websites containing crypto drainers tend to be promoted through stolen or fake social media profiles, especially on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and hacked WordPress sites. Users may also be led to scam pages after clicking on intrusive pop-ups, misleading advertisements, or suspicious notifications from untrustworthy sites.

Another common way to lure victims is through fraudulent emails with links or attachments. Users may also encounter these scam sites while visiting torrent platforms, pages offering illegal streaming services, or other websites that use questionable advertising networks. Additionally, adware can be used to promote scams.

How to avoid visiting scam pages?

Always download apps and files only from official app stores or trusted websites. Do not grant permission for suspicious websites to send notifications. Keep your system and applications up to date, and use reliable security software to protect yourself from online threats.

Be cautious with unexpected or suspicious emails and messages from unknown sources. Avoid opening any files or clicking links they contain. Also, avoid interacting with ads, buttons, pop-ups, or links on dubious sites. If your computer is already infected with unwanted apps, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

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• What is Fake Lombard Rewards platform?
• 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 a crypto scam?

A crypto scam is a fraudulent scheme involving cryptocurrencies designed to deceive people, often using fake websites, messages, or offers.

What is the purpose of a crypto scam?

Scammers behind these fraudulent schemes usually aim to steal cryptocurrency and (or) personal information from potential victims.

Why do I encounter scam websites?

Typically, scammers lure users through fake ads, pop-ups, fraudulent emails, and stolen or fake social media accounts. Users may also land on scam pages after interacting with notifications from dubious sites or while visiting pages that use rogue advertising networks (often used by torrent sites, illegal movie streaming pages, and similar platforms).

Will Combo Cleaner protect me from pop-up scams?

Combo Cleaner can monitor websites and identify if they are harmful. It can detect sites that host scams abd block access to keep users safe.