Scam about Apple Ipad giveaway for Testing
I previously received some of these messages in my facebook profile telling about giving away of Apple iPad2 to test out. I don’t really believed such kind of messages. I tried to click the link that was given in the message and I was redirected to a website with a URL below;
http://mybrandprizes.com/ip/index.php?lid=ip_13326_2890e&add_offerid=7993191&addomain=rsgauge10.com&addomain_id=62&uniclk=true
They will ask you to select the color of the Ipad2 and the zip code of the city/country where you live. I tried typing the zip code in Cebu City, Philippines and Brussels, Belgium but they won’t accept it. I tried a zip code in Las Vegas, Nevada and then it goes, you can continue with the registration. Just a reminder, never ever register because this site is a Spam or Scam and with malicious adware according to MacAfee Site Advisor.
Be very careful with this scam and never ever give your personal information like full name, address, birthday, telephone number. etc. When I read their disclosure it says, “ Your information will be shared with our marketing partners.“. This is not really good.
a screenshot of the scam site http://mybrandprizes.comBetter delete it in your facebook profile or inbox if ever you received it.
Below are the messages that I received in facebook.
“Ruby Guess what? You know who just got a new Apple iPad2 to test out and keep without paying a cent. I don’t think this will last long, they are only sending out a limited supply of promo ipad2’s in each area so you should hurry. It did not come with any leather case or fancy accessories but who cares, it was free! This is where I got it from..
Click Here
is.gd
Facebook approved iPad2 giveaway”
Click Here (You can click it here to see it but never ever participate)
This is the URL of that website:
http://is.gd/2XZXIJ
If you click the above link, you will be redirected with the URL below:
http://mybrandprizes.com/ip/index.php?lid=ip_13326_2890e&add_offerid=7993191&addomain=rsgauge10.com&addomain_id=62&uniclk=true
the registration form of the scam site http://mybrandprizes.com. never ever register in this site.DISCLOSURE POLICY OF mybrandprizes.com:
iPad is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. mybrandprizes.com is not affiliated with Apple® and all Apple® trademarks are the property of Apple®. mybrandprizes.com does not, in any way, claim to represent or own any of the Apple® trademarks or rights. Apple® does not own, endorse, or promote mybrandprizes.com or this promotion.
This Gift Program is not endorsed, sponsored by or affiliated with the manufacturers and retailers of the gift items listed above in anyway. All trademarks, service marks and logos are property of their respective owners.
THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. SEE TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Members are being accepted subject to the following Program Requirements: 1) Must be a legal US resident; 2) must be at least 18 years old or older; 3) must have a valid email and shipping address; 4) Eligible members can receive the incentive gift package by completing two reward offers from each of the Silver and Gold reward offer page options and nine reward offers from the Platinum reward offer page options and refer 3 friends to do the same. Various types of reward offers are available. Completion of reward offers most often requires a purchase or filing a credit application and being accepted for a financial product such as a credit card or consumer loan. The following link illustrates a Representative Sample of reward offers by group along with monetary and non-monetary obligations. Failure to submit accurate registration information will result in loss of eligibility. This promotion is administered solely by this website. This promotion is void where prohibited by law. Please read the Terms and Conditions for complete program details. Your information will be shared with our marketing partners. Please read the Privacy Policy for more details.
Address of this company:
MYBRANDPRIZES.COM
PO Box 56836
Atlanta, GA 30348-5603
I also googled this and McAfee is telling below:
McAfee SiteAdvisor tests mybrandprizes.com for adware, spam, scams, and e-mail practice.
