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During our examination, we have determined that some Temu emails are phishing attempts cleverly disguised as a notification from Temu, a legitimate online marketplace. Phishing emails are fraudulent letters crafted by scammers with the intention of deceiving unsuspecting recipients into divulging their personal information.

This phishing email bears the subject line "Attn: Please confirm your shipping-address" and purports to be related to a pending shipment from Temu. The email includes a section emphasizing a "PENDING PACKAGE DELIVERY" and urges the recipient to schedule the delivery by subscribing to push notifications.

It provides a tracking code, TEM1539820X8 (it may vary), and encourages the recipient to schedule the delivery to avoid similar issues in the future. However, the entire content is deceptive, designed by malicious actors to trick recipients into interacting with the email and disclosing sensitive personal information.

When the "Schedule your delivery" button is clicked, a page is opened displaying a fabricated shipping history map along with a prompt to click the "Confirm" button for message access. Upon clicking "Confirm", users are prompted to respond to a series of questions and subsequently redirected to a phishing page where they are asked to enter personal information.

On that webpage, users are asked to furnish information, including their first and last name, address, postal code, city, phone number, and email address. It is probable that this page also prompts individuals to disclose their credit card details.

Scammers exploit the acquired personal information for various malicious purposes. They may engage in identity theft, using the gathered details to impersonate the victim and commit fraudulent activities. With stolen credit card details, scammers can make unauthorized purchases.

Additionally, scammers often sell the stolen information on the dark web, contributing to a thriving underground market for personal data.

It is crucial to note that the initial page accessed through the link in the phishing email seeks permission to display notifications. Granting permission for notifications on that page may lead to an influx of deceptive advertisements, directing users to identical or similar scams and fraudulent websites.

As a rule, emails of this kind share common traits such as deceptive subject lines, urgent calls to action, requests for personal information, and often contain spelling or grammar errors. They aim to manipulate recipients into divulging sensitive data or clicking on malicious links by creating a sense of urgency or importance.

Trusting such emails can lead to various issues, including identity theft, financial fraud, unauthorized access to personal accounts, and the compromise of sensitive information.
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