That Grubhub Bitcoin Email Is a Scam
Some Grubhub users received a tempting offer via email from the food delivery service: send $1,000 in bitcoin to a specified wallet and get 10 times that amount back. Unfortunately, this really is a scam.
As BleepingComputer reports, these promotional emails were sent from addresses on b.grubhub.com, a legitimate subdomain of Grubhub, so they appear verified in recipients’ inboxes. Two examples of senders include [email protected] And [email protected].
Beyond that, there are some pretty clear red flags. The subject line says “30 minutes left – We’ll 10x your Bitcoin!” » promote a sense of urgency and an offer that’s too good to be true (but also too good to ignore). The body includes the recipient’s name and instructions on how to participate in Grubhub’s “Holiday Crypto Promotion” with a Bitcoin wallet address.
Although Grubhub acknowledged the problem, they did not release any details about what made it easier for attackers to send emails using a company’s address. The company suffered a major security breach earlier this year, resulting in some user data (including names and email addresses) being leaked.
What do you think of it so far?
There are several varieties of crypto rewards scam
The Grubhub email promotion is a fairly typical example of a cryptocurrency scam. The Federal Trade Commission has several variations, including get-rich-quick schemes guaranteeing big returns on investments and celebrity-promoted “gifts” that claim to multiply the funds you send.
If you fall for a crypto fraud, there is no way to track or get your money back, and although victims are rare, scammers can earn big paydays. This is why you should be especially wary of anything that requires a crypto transaction, especially if the offer seems urgent or provokes a feeling of excitement or fear. And remember, no legitimate organization (government agency, law enforcement official, utility company, or prize organizer) will ever request cryptocurrency payments.
