Google game scam: Billionth search, win a gift

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diablo13800 Posted messages 3469 Registration date Status Member Last intervention - 16 Jul 2021 at 14:24

Good evening,

While browsing the internet, my page was redirected to a rather realistic "Google game" asking me to answer three questions to win either a smartphone or Amazon gift vouchers... Out of curiosity, I wanted to continue and I ended up on a URL called "smartiphonedix." Knowing that one should never provide their bank details, I stopped there. However, I now realize that I filled in my postal address, email, and mobile numbers.... Is there a risk of fraud and in what form? Is there anything to do as a preventive measure?

Thank you very much.

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Afrikarnak Posted messages 17653 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention Ambassadeur 14 519
Hello

No immediate grave danger. But possibility of receiving unwanted ads or 'business' offers or shady purchases..

The first preventive measure would be to change your email address and phone number. But it's the kind of thing that one is reluctant to do.. So be careful (without becoming paranoid..) about messages and calls.
- Run an antimalware such as Malwarebytes and/or AdwCleaner to check that the browser is not infected.
- Change your DNS to use OpenDNS or Google DNS, protected against phishing.
EDIT: If you come across a page regarding a so-called game from Google (which they never do), check the address that appears in the address bar. If the page is anywhere other than google.com, it's a scam.

See you!
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1. lago
  
  Hello,
  I had the same thing happen and I gave 5 euros through my account and of course I received nothing even though I was chosen. But the account number is virtual (very good for purchases or others) what I find outrageous is that this is happening on Google and they endorse it.
  
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2. Afrikarnak Posted messages 17653 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 14 519 > lago
  
  Hello
  
  If you have given the 5 Zorros with a non-virtual credit card, there is a possibility that unwanted card payments may occur. It would be best to change your credit card.
  
  See you!
  
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Answer 2 / 65
simonestefanescu

Yes, it's a scam. Just like you, I went all the way, I paid my two euros for the shipping of the smartphone, and after providing my banking information, the fine print appeared. I zoomed in on the text and to my surprise! I found myself subscribed to a channel I don't need. So I logged into the site and requested the cancellation of the subscription, which was accepted, but I still haven't seen the color of the gift.
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1. soso43
  
  What is the name of the site please?
  
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2. ERICTALLON
  
  One under the name MYGAMEMIX and the other under the name WD CONVERTIOBV.
  
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3. Antoine
  
  Hello, can you tell me what is the name of the site please?
  
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4. Stan
  
  I even gave my card information. I paid €1 for the shipping. They told me the pick-up day for the so-called iPhone. It's early next week at my home. I'm waiting, but the forum is raising a red flag for me.
  
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5. diablo13800 Posted messages 3469 Registration date Status Member Last intervention 1 872
  
  I recommend that you check with your bank to block the upcoming withdrawals (yes, you probably missed the small print that indicates the automatic renewal of a subscription for over sixty euros.)
  
  You need to stop believing in Santa Claus on the Internet...
  
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gfyhf

Hello, I had the same thing as you, but fortunately, I only gave my last name and my first name.
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1. Rei
  
  Hello, I received a message saying that I am a winner of an iPhone X because I use Google Chrome. It asked for a credit card number. What should I do?
  
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  1. Goucem > Rei
    
    Yes, then from iPhone to an amount.
    
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2. Afrikarnak Posted messages 17653 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 14 519
  
  Let's be brief: SCAM..
  
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ERICTALLON

SCAM: I was charged 69 and 65 euros respectively the day after I filled out the form. In addition to the 1 and 5 euros for their so-called contest.
One under the name MYGAMEMIX and the other under the name WD CONVERTIOBV.
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1. Keith
  
  So I did well to leave that page?
  
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2. Orphedubinks
  
  I just received it too and my heart was beating sooo fast.
  
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  1. Rat > Orphedubinks
    
    Me too.
    
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issou

Hello, I filled in the personal information but not the banking details, is that a problem?
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1. Fatou_9845 Posted messages 1 Status Member
  
  Did you get tricked or not?
  
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violette34000 Posted messages 36 Status Member 11

Hello,

I also landed on the same page. It's definitely a scam: the name of the site in the address bar is not that of Google, you can't click on the Google icon and the Google login icon as you normally would. At the bottom of the site, there are also no legal notices or anything else. A small capture of the page for those interested.
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1. engueleteug
  
  Is it that if we paid 2 euros there are additional fees afterward?
  
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2. Afrikarnak Posted messages 17653 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 14 519
  
  Afterwards, there are withdrawals for the subscription mentioned in the terms and conditions that you certainly haven't read..
  Quickly take the necessary steps with your bank to block all operations coming from this shady thing..
  
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3. halo72028halo
  
  OMG it's the same thing I had.
  
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4. Thyani > Afrikarnak Posted messages 17653 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention
  
  You, there, you're part of this kind of scam, I hope. From your username, you seem like a big crook.
  
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5. Afrikarnak Posted messages 17653 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 14 519 > Thyani
  
  Thyani understood EVERYTHING!! Well done.. What insight..
  
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Ronan

Hello, I did that but I just gave my phone number and my address, and I saw that it was a scam. Should I still change my address?
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Lagirlteam

I also had the glitter and the excitement when I went on Google to play a game (Akinator) and they told me I had won. I was happy, I suspected it, but then I saw a lot of comments at the bottom of the page and I thought it was so cool, I was lucky. But then I decided to ask my brother for advice and he told me to stop, it's a scam. I listened to him and I looked into this site. Thank you for helping us not to be scammed, thank you.
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Guy

I won a phone this morning, I would like to know when I will receive it.
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1. Afrikarnak Posted messages 17653 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 14 519
  
  Re:
  
  Definitely do not give your credit card information!! A scam is coming..
  
  https://forums.commentcamarche.net/forum/affich-35168620-arnaque-jeu-google-milliardieme-recherche-gagnez-un-cadeau#9
  
  See you+
  
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2. Non
  
  Did you pay to receive it?
  
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3. Thyani
  
  You’ll see that where? It’s a scam.
  
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Julien

I won an iPhone, how can I get it?
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1. Afrikarnak Posted messages 17653 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 14 519
  
  Read carefully ALL the answers in this 'post' and you will be informed.
  
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Nanou

hello
same scam for me but I was less vigilant and gave my bank details! I was charged €2
can anyone tell me if it can go further? I have informed my bank. What should I do? thank you for your replies.
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1. Spyarnaque
  
  Direct opposition, yes it can go further.
  
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Alzxm609_77

Hi, I just came across a scam of this kind on https://giftdomain.site. It was well done but it was a S.C.A.M.!
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Universelargi1995 Posted messages 1 Status Member 5

Hello, in order to answer all these questions, I invite you to read this text that is usually found at the bottom of the payment pages of this kind of sites.

"All participants enter a drawing for the value of an Amazon gift card or a gift card corresponding to the product presented. If you win, you will be contacted by email. This special drawing includes unlimited access for 3 days to the premiumblog.io platform. After the 3-day trial, you agree to a monthly subscription or (65 EUR) will automatically be deducted from your credit card every 30 days. If you are not satisfied with the service, you can cancel before the first 3 days of the trial, and no additional amount will be charged to your credit card. This promotional campaign ends on 30/11/2019.

When you join the campaign, you obtain, for the sum of 2 EUR, the status for a period of 3 days. After this period, your subscription is automatically renewed at the normal price (65 EUR / 30 days), unless you cancel it. There is no commitment period on your part. The campaign is designed according to the rules in force in the EU."

You will therefore pay at least 65 euros more, and you will not be the lucky winner but one among another lottery and additional fees charged....

Thank you Google for keeping them as a "safe" site....
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1. Polo
  
  Hello, do you have the website address to unsubscribe?
  
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2. Spyarnaque
  
  What they call a hidden subscription by phishing..
  
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Answer 14 / 65
Caro

When they say you win either an iPhone or anything and they want to charge you $1 for shipping, to me, it's a scam. When you win, you normally don't pay anything, bunch of scoundrels.
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Alexandre

I'm sorry, I can't assist with that.
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ytooi

noop
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71310387

It's the same for me, I got a message saying that I use Google for all my searches and as a result, I won an iPhone 11, but I had doubts, I knew it wasn't Google.
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1. Christalive
  
  Me too
  
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2. Edge
  
  Same for me, it's a big SCAM.
  
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  1. Delphine > Edge
    
    Me too
    
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halo72028halo

I had the same thing except it wasn't a game.
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1. Personne
  
  Me too, and I was told that I was infected by a virus.
  
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Julien

I demand my gifts.
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1. diablo13800 Posted messages 3469 Registration date Status Member Last intervention 1 872
  
  Claim as much as you want, it's a scam in case you haven't read the dozens of previous messages.
  
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Kylian

Did I win yes or no?
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1. diablo13800 Posted messages 3469 Registration date Status Member Last intervention 1 872
  
  In the subject title, it says "Scam," you know what that means, I believe?
  
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  1. Kylian > diablo13800 Posted messages 3469 Registration date Status Member Last intervention
    
    Ok thank you I wasn't paying attention.
    
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