FBI Warning About Fake Online Document Converters Scam

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has allegedly warned of Fake Online Document Converters, which showed that users are increasingly victims of this cyber security threat. The agency has informed how users including hackers banking information and passwords are using fake websites to steal data. It states that frauds are taking advantage of the search algorithm for cyber attacks.

Herfer in the url doing hackers:

Citing a FBI spokesperson, the Bulping Computer said that scammers adopt clever strategy to cheat users. Vicky Migoya, Public Affairs Office of FBI Denver, said “Scammers try to mimic the real URL, so instead of just one letter or ‘CO’, ‘INC’ changes.” Trouble is increased due to search engine algorithms that often display paid results on the top of the search page, many of which can be fraud.

Migoya said that “users who used to type free online file converter in the first search engine are threatened, because now the algorithms used for the results often include paid results that can cause fraud.”

FBI warns of danger:

In report Said It has gone that these threats are much larger than personal losses. Also, Federal Investigators suggests that this method of file converter may be behind the ransomware attack on the Iowa based media company in February, which shows that these common scams can threaten big institutions.

How to identify fake and fraud website:

FBI emphasized that awareness and education is the best defense. Security experts recommend users that URL should be verified properly before using any online conversion tool. Avoid free ads seen on the top of the search result. Do research before using any file conversion service and check the review. Avoid online document converter.