Phishing Scams Of The Week: Crypto Cons, Fake Invoices, And Phone-Based Travel Traps
Bitdefender, Friday, August 8th, 2025
Bitdefender Antispam Lab flags thousands of malicious emails that impersonate major brands, play on fear, or offer fake rewards to steal money, credentials, or sensitive data.
This week's top phishing trends reveal a surge in crypto-related deception, scam invoices, and social engineering tactics involving fake customer support numbers.
Here are the top picks of phishing scams spotted by Bitdefender Labs researcher Viorel Zavoiu, along with advice to stay safe: