Businesses Targeted by Receipt Advertising Scam Across Multiple Regions
A concerning scam involving offers to advertise on the back of customer receipts has been reported by businesses in multiple locations worldwide.
How the Scam Works
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After contacting the page, they were immediately asked for:
๐น Name
๐น Age
๐น WhatsApp number
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