WhatsApp, new lockdown and Esselunga voucher: the truth

WhatsApp, in these days a message is circulating that talks about a new lockdown and a 500 euro voucher for Esselunga. Here is the truth

WhatsApp is without a doubt the most used messaging app. Despite fierce competition from rivals, the Zuckerberg giant has entered to be a part of almost anyone’s life and, especially in time of Covid and lockdown, it has reached a impressive data traffic.

Among the large amount of messages, however, they are often also found several hoaxes and phishing attempts. Just these days, many users are reporting that they have received a message that speaks of a new lockdown period and a discount voucher worth 500 euros from Esselunga. This is obviously a double hoax, complete with an official statement from the supermarket chain which disproves everything.

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WhatsApp, new lockdown and Esselunga voucher: what’s behind it

They keep turning the well-known hoaxes on WhatsApp. In the past few days, many people are receiving messages speaking of an impending second lockdown and a shopping voucher worth 500 euros from Esselunga. It is actually a phishing attempt, which aims to steal user information and obtain useful data. A little while ago, Esselunga itself issued an official statement in which he officially denies the news of a coupon that can be spent at his supermarkets.

“We have received many reports that speak of fake shopping vouchers. They are messages whose sending is beyond any possible form of our control. Any promotions and competitions are disseminated only by the official company channels”Reads the press release. The chain then alerted users to be very careful with these contents: “It is phishing that, in the worst case, can even steal money from you. If you are asked to click on a link, do not“.

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