Beware of Ramadan Competition Fraud Messages on WhatsApp (English)

The Clear Evidence

Table of contents

• Summary
• Background
• Ramadan Scam – Mohammed bin Rashid Ramadan Competition
• Anatomy of the Attack
• Personal Information Compromised
• Websites Analysis
• Recommendations
• Indicators of Compromise (IoC)
• Audio / Podcast in English

Summary

This is a phishing campaign that targets individuals during the month of Ramadan using WhatsApp messages. The attack begins with a message from a contact that contains a link to a fraudulent website posing as a competition organized by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, offering cash prizes for answering questions about Islam.

The fraudulent website then tricks users into providing their personal information, such as full name, gender, country, and mobile number, under the guise of claiming their prize. The website also requests users to share the link with their contacts on WhatsApp, further spreading the phishing campaign.

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