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New Online Scams Impersonate Israeli Retailers Delta and Oshar Ad with Fake Offers

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
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Recent social media scams are targeting Israeli consumers by impersonating the supermarket chain Oshar Ad and Bank Hapoalim, as well as the clothing retailer Delta. Fraudulent websites and ads promise unrealistic discounts and cash benefits, aiming to steal personal and credit card information.

One fake website, deltaoutlet-il.com, mimics Delta's official site design and payment area but offers suspiciously low prices, such as shirts for 7.80 shekels compared to the real price of 39.90 shekels. The site also falsely claims to provide immediate 5% discount coupons, which Delta does not offer in this manner. Delta confirmed its official site is delta.co.il and stated it is working with the National Cyber Directorate to combat these phishing attempts.

Separately, a sponsored ad circulating on Instagram and TikTok falsely claims a joint promotion between Bank Hapoalim and Oshar Ad, offering 750 shekels to bank customers for shopping at Oshar Ad. Both organizations denied any such promotion. Bank Hapoalim warned customers not to click on links in these ads and to verify any offers directly through official bank channels. They urged anyone who may have shared personal details to contact their fraud hotline immediately.

Oshar Ad announced that the matter has been referred for legal action. The warnings emphasize vigilance against phishing scams that exploit trusted brand names to deceive consumers into providing sensitive information or making fraudulent purchases.

Summary: Scammers are impersonating Israeli retailers Delta and Oshar Ad, along with Bank Hapoalim, using fake websites and social media ads to lure consumers with false discounts and cash offers, risking theft of personal and financial data. Both companies have denied the promotions and are taking legal and cybersecurity measures to address the fraud.

Points: - Fake website deltaoutlet-il.com copies Delta's site but offers unrealistically low prices. - Delta confirms its official site is delta.co.il and is combating phishing with national cyber authorities. - False social media ads claim Bank Hapoalim and Oshar Ad offer 750 shekels to customers. - Bank Hapoalim warns against clicking links and urges verifying offers via official channels. - Oshar Ad has initiated legal action against the fraudulent promotions. - Consumers are advised to be cautious and report any suspected fraud immediately.

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