How to avoid getting scammed by fake "Jupiter (JUP) Rewards" websites

What is the fake "Jupiter (JUP) Rewards" website?

"Jupiter (JUP) Rewards" is a phishing scam we discovered during a routine investigative session. It impersonates the Jupiter (jup.ag) platform and lures victims with a fake reward. The goal is to deceive them into disclosing their wallet log-in credentials.

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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.

Fake "Jupiter (JUP) Rewards" website overview

We discovered this scam promoted on jupgifts[.]com, but it could also be hosted on other domains. It imitates the Jupiter (jup.ag) aggregator, a decentralized trading platform. The imitator webpage states that in celebration of a successful launch, active traders and long-term holders are eligible to participate in a JUP (Jupiter's native token) airdrop.

It must be reiterated that this airdrop is fake, and this scam is not associated with the actual Jupiter platform of any other existing projects or entities.

When a user attempts to connect their wallet to claim the reward, they are requested to provide their wallet log-in credentials. The site then records the entered passphrase and sends it to scammers.

Cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible because of their nearly untraceable nature. Hence, stolen digital assets (that were stored in the exposed cryptowallet) – cannot be recovered.

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There are several common modes of operation for these scams – phishing for wallet log-in credentials, utilizing draining mechanisms to siphon funds from exposed wallets, or deceiving victims into manually transferring funds to scammer-owned wallets.

Due to how widespread scams are on the Web and how well-made they can be – we strongly advise vigilance when browsing and investing.

How did I open a scam website?

Online scams are primarily promoted via websites that employ rogue advertising networks (redirects), malvertising (intrusive ads), spam (e.g., emails, PMs/DMs, social media/ forum posts, browser notifications, cold calls/ robocalls, SMSes, etc.), typosquatting (misspelled URLs), and adware (ads or redirects).

Cryptocurrency-specific scams are prevalent on social media platforms, especially on X (more often referred to by its former name – Twitter). These spam posts and private/direct messages can be made using hacked accounts (i.e., ones originally belonging to real projects, companies, entrepreneurs, celebrities, influencers, etc.).

Additionally, crypto scams are commonly endorsed through intrusive pop-up advertisements. Some can execute draining scripts to steal assets from wallets (i.e., operate as drainers). These adverts may be encountered on genuine sites that have been compromised.

How to avoid visiting scam websites?

Caution is critical to online safety. Therefore, be wary of websites, ads, and messages making promises that sound too good to be true. Pay attention to URLs and enter them with care. Do not use sites offering pirated programs/media or other dubious services (e.g., Torrenting, illegal streaming/downloading, etc.), as these webpages are usually monetized via rogue advertising networks.

Do not enable suspect pages to deliver browser notifications; ignore or block their notification requests. Be vigilant with incoming emails and other messages; do not open attachments or links found in suspicious/irrelevant mail.

Download only from official/trustworthy sources and be attentive when installing (e.g., read terms, study options, use "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt out of additional apps, extensions, features, etc.) – to prevent bundled/hazardous software (like adware) 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.

Appearance of the fake "Jupiter (JUP) Rewards" website (GIF):

Screenshot of the official Jupiter website (jup.ag):

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• What is "Jupiter (JUP) Rewards" scam website?
• 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?

An online scam is a type of deceptive content that aims to trick users into performing certain actions. For example, victims can be deceived into disclosing sensitive data (e.g., passwords, personally identifiable information, finance-related data, etc.), connecting digital wallets to crypto drainers, making monetary transactions, downloading/installing software, purchasing products, and so on.

What is the purpose of online scams?

Online scams are designed to generate revenue for scammers. They may profit by abusing/selling private information, endorsing content (e.g., sites, products, services, etc.), acquiring funds through deception, and proliferating malware.

I have provided my personal information when tricked by an online scam, what should I do?

If you have provided your log-in credentials – immediately change the passwords/passphrases of all potentially exposed accounts and inform their official support. However, if you have disclosed other private information (e.g., ID card details, passport photos/scans, credit/debit card numbers, etc.) – contact relevant authorities without delay.

I have lost digital assets to the "Jupiter (JUP) Rewards" scam, can I get my money back?

Cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed because they are practically untraceable. Therefore, victims of scams like this fake "Jupiter (JUP) Rewards" website cannot recover their assets.

Why do I encounter online scams?

Online scams are primarily promoted via websites that employ rogue advertising networks, intrusive ads (malvertising), spam (e.g., emails, DMs/PMs, browser notifications, social media posts, etc.), misspelled URLs (typosquatting), and adware.

Will Combo Cleaner protect me from online scams?

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