How to recognize fake "Noice Rewards" websites

What is the fake "Noice Rewards" website?

Our researchers discovered this fake "Noice Rewards" page during a routine investigation. It impersonates the Noice.so website yet bears no association with it. The deceptive webpage claims that poll voters can receive an early TPF allocation. This scam operates as a cryptocurrency drainer – by siphoning funds from exposed digital wallets.

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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 "Noice Rewards" website overview

We found this scam on registers-noice[.]info – however, it could also be hosted on other domains. This fraudulent page is a close visual copy of the actual Noice.so website; it promises an early allocation of the TPF (Treasury Pool Funds) for voters on upcoming rewards date.

Noice.so is a platform that allows users to give token-based tips while liking, commenting, or following. As mentioned in the introduction, this scam is in no way associated with Noice.so or any other existing projects, platforms, and services.

Once a cryptowallet is connected to this fraudulent page, the action signs a malicious contract. Basically, a mechanism is triggered that carries out automated transactions from the victim's wallet. This activity may appear vague, so it can remain unnoticed for a long time. Some drainers can approximate the value of digital assets and prioritize the theft of those with the highest worth.

It must be mentioned that due to the practically untraceable nature of cryptocurrency transactions – they cannot be reversed. Therefore, victims of scams like this fake "Noice Rewards" webpage cannot recover their assets.

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Cryptocurrency-targeting scams have three primary modes of operation – using draining mechanisms to steal assets, phishing for wallet log-in credentials, or tricking users 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 predominantly promoted via websites utilizing rogue advertising networks (redirects), malvertising (intrusive adverts), spam (e.g., emails, PMs/DMs, social media/ forum posts, SMSes, robocalls/ cold calls, browser notifications, etc.), typosquatting (mistyped URLs), and adware (ads/redirects).

Crypto drainers are commonly endorsed through intrusive pop-up advertisements. They may be fully functional drainers (i.e., capable of executing draining scripts). These pop-ups have even been encountered on legitimate sites that had been hacked.

Another widely used promotional technique is social media spam. These posts and private/direct messages can be made using accounts stolen from real projects, companies, organizations, influencers, celebrities, and so on. If the endorsed scam aligns with the content ordinarily posted by the account – this creates an incredible impression of legitimacy.

How to avoid visiting scam websites?

Caution is essential to ensuring your online safety. Therefore, be wary of websites, ads, and communications that make unbelievable promises or warn about serious threats. Pay attention to URLs and enter them carefully. Do not use sites offering pirated software/media or other questionable services (e.g., illegal streaming/downloading, Torrenting, etc.), as these webpages usually utilize rogue advertising networks.

Do not permit suspicious pages to deliver browser notifications; ignore or deny their requests (i.e., click "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.). Be vigilant with incoming emails and other messages; do not open attachments or links found in dubious/irrelevant mail.

Download only from official/verified sources and be attentive when installing (e.g., read terms, study options, use "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt out of additional apps, extensions, 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 "Noice Rewards" website (GIF):

Screenshot of the official Noice.so website (noice.so):

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Quick menu:

• What is "Noice Rewards" crypto drainer?
• 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 a type of deceptive content hosted on the Web. Their goal is to deceive users into performing specific actions, such as connecting digital wallets to crypto drainers, making monetary transactions, downloading/installing software, disclosing sensitive information, purchasing products, subscribing to services, etc.

What is the purpose of online scams?

Cyber criminals use online scams to generate revenue. Profit is primarily made by obtaining funds through deception, endorsing content (e.g., sites, products, services, etc.), abusing/selling private information, and proliferating malware.

I have lost digital assets to the "Noice Rewards" scam, can I get my money back?

Cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible due to their nearly untraceable nature. Therefore, victims of scams like this fake "Noice Rewards" page cannot get their money back.

Why do I encounter online scams?

The most prevalent scam endorsement techniques include: intrusive ads, webpages using rogue advertising networks, spam (e.g., emails, PMs/DMs, social media posts, browser notifications, calls, SMSes, etc.), misspelled URLs, and adware.

Will Combo Cleaner protect me from online scams?

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