How to identify scams like the fake "Just Elizabeth Cat ($ELIZABETH) Airdrop"

What is the fake "Just Elizabeth Cat ($ELIZABETH) Airdrop"?

We have inspected the website (elizabeth-fun[.]com) and determined that it is a scam posing as the original $ELIZABETH website (elizabeth.fun). The purpose of the fraudulent page is to trick visitors into participating in a fake airdrop (by connecting their wallets), which allows scammers to steal cryptocurrency.

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Federal Trade Commission (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 "Just Elizabeth Cat ($ELIZABETH) Airdrop" in detail

The original website (elizabeth.fun) is a promotional page for a cryptocurrency token called $ELIZABETH. The fake site (elizabeth-fun[.]com) promotes a fake $ELIZABETH airdrop (giveaway). It claims to be the first airdrop from Mascot of Solana. The purpose of this website is to trick visitors into connecting their wallets to "claim" tokens.

Once a wallet is connected, it can be emptied through a cryptocurrency drainer. The site is designed to activate a drainer that can transfer funds from the connected wallet to the fraudster's wallet. Because blockchain transfers are permanent, victims typically cannot get their crypto back.

Therefore, it is crucial to verify that a crypto platform is legitimate before connecting a wallet, entering personal information, or performing other actions.

Similar scams in general

These types of scams trick users into giving access to their wallets, often through fake promotions or giveaways (airdrops). Once access is granted, cryptocurrency can be stolen and usually cannot be recovered. Users should always verify the legitimacy of platforms and offers before interacting and sharing sensitive information.

More examples of similar scams are "Virtuals Protocol ($VIRTUAL) Vote Rewards", "OKX Rewards", and "Falcon Finance Rewards".

How did I open a scam website?

Scammers direct users to fraudulent websites designed to steal cryptocurrency by sharing links through compromised or impersonated social media accounts, particularly on Twitter/X or Facebook, or by exploiting hacked WordPress sites. Visitors can also be redirected via unreliable ads, buttons, or links on shady websites.

Additionally, scammers often use untrustworthy advertising networks (on torrent sites, illegal streaming platforms, and similar services) along with deceptive emails or push notifications from unsafe pages to lure users.

How to avoid visiting scam pages?

Keep your operating system and installed programs up to date, and regularly scan your device with a trusted security tool. Always download software or files from official websites or app stores. Avoid interacting with content (e.g., ads, pop-ups, links, or buttons) on untrustworthy pages.

Never allow questionable sites to send notifications. Do not open files or links in unexpected messages from unfamiliar senders. 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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The original $ELIZABETH promotional site (elizabeth.fun):

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• What is Fake Just Elizabeth Cat ($ELIZABETH) giveaway?
• 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 fake crypto airdrop?

A fake crypto airdrop is a scam that pretends to give free cryptocurrency to users, usually to trick them into connecting their wallets or sharing private information

What is the purpose of a fake crypto giveaway?

In most cases, fake airdrops are designed to trick users into taking actions enabling scammers to steal their cryptocurrency holdings (empty wallets).

Why do I encounter scam websites?

Scammers lure users to fake crypto websites through compromised social media accounts, hacked sites, shady ads, untrustworthy ad networks (often encountered on torrent and similar pages), deceptive emails, and push notifications from dubious sites.

Will Combo Cleaner protect me from scams?

Yes, Combo Cleaner detects malicious or fraudulent websites, notifies the user, and automatically blocks access to them.