Lots of people are searching for information about TokTest.org. This was after they came across Tiktok videos and posts on social media that claimed TokTest.org is offering opportunity to earn $750 Walmart Gift Card.
The job seems pretty simple; review a bunch of products for few seconds and get a gift card mailed to you. Unfortunately, TokTest.org is a full fledged scam designed to steal people’s personal and financial information. Here’s why.
A Full Glance at TokTest.Org
TokTest.org claim you get to win a Walmart $750 Gift Card Voucher when you answer a few basic questions. The questions might look harmless, but it’s an orchestrated scam.
Immediately users apply on the website, they are redirected to different malicious websites that request for sensitive info while answering survey questions. After answering the quiz, users reported not receiving the gift card promised. They had simply wastedT time and data for nothing.
Revealing Its Scam $750 Gift Card
A review on Facebook reveal that the scammers behind TokTest.org continuously impersonate reputable brands. Formerly, they claimed to be Lululemon, Crumbl Cookies, Starbucks, and now Walmart. The fraudulent website has a history of changing its brand name biweekly. The Walmart Reviewer offer is its recent scam.
Points to consider –
Offering $750 gift card for doing almost nothing is a common sign of a scam, as big rewards usually require more effort.
Comments who claimed to have received the gift card are from Tiktok accounts with suspicious activity – few followers, faceless, e.t.c
Why You Should Be Wary of TokTest.Org Walmart Reviewer Job
Sells Your Data Information
The quiz request for sensitive info while answering survey questions. This info includes – email address, IP address, browser type, cookies, device type, operating system, buying preferences, online behaviours, e.t.c This is sold to big data companies, then you would be an be targeted with ads.
Installs Malware to Devices
The survey scam could install malware to your device during the correspondence via email. Malware is a software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system. It could also be used to steal your personal and financial information which would then be sold to the darkweb.
Redirects Your Browser To Unsecured and Malicious Website
Emails from the fake Amazon gift card giveaway could direct you to websites known for malicious intents. These websites often pose as survey sites but actually engage in phishing scams. Before participating in deals, you’d have to submit your personal data like; full name, email address, phone number, home address, date of birth, and payment information. These information would be used to commit financial fraud.
Warning Signs
The website TokTest.org was recently created (on October 2024). The website registration details is redacted for privacy. Clearly, the people behind the website are hiding their information from the public.
Another red flag is the poor security. TokTest org is not secured with Mcafee or Norton. This makes the website prone to hackers who can steal and tamper with Customers personal and financial information.
Also, the website is part of a large network of scam posting fake Product reviewer/tester job opportunities. Eg – Samples500.com, Croosh.co, e.t.c. The websites are all recently registered, not affiliated with the brands mentioned, and may have malware running in the background.
Tips on Spotting Fake Giveaways and Prizes
The first step you should take is finding out if the giveaway has been posted on the company’s social media accounts. If it hasn’t, the giveaway is likely a scam.
It’s a scam if You’re Asked To Pay an Upfront Fee. Legit giveaways don’t ask for any kind of fee, whether shipping or handling fee.
Scan the giveaway post for bad grammar, missing words, or spelling mistakes. Any company can make a minor mistake when typing out a win notification. However, multiple or glaring errors are a bad sign.
Are there reviews or posts about the giveaway online? It’s common for various news outlet to carry information about legit giveaways. By searching for reviews online you could also come across warning posts or complaints.
Precaution
If you’ve already visited Toktest.org and clicked a bunch of links, here’s what to do;
Check Your Device for Viruses and Malware – Since you visited lots of malicious websites, it is important that you install anti-virus software and scan your device for viruses that may have been downloaded.
Monitor your email – Over the next few days and weeks you’re going to receive a lot of emails that may likely end up in your spam folder. Endeavour to flag it as spam and report any suspicious email that appears on your Inbox. Also, do not click on any link attached in it as it could be a phishing attempt.
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