Alert, Kaspersky Finds Dubai Chocolate Ordering Fraud Campaign

The display of fraud disguised as Deliveryroo (photo: Kaspersky)

JAKARTA - Recently, Dubai chocolate has become a food that is widely sought by people around the world. However, cybercriminals are taking advantage of this trend to trick buyers.

"Using tactics that prey on consumer enthusiasm and trust in leading brands is an effective way for cybercriminals to succeed," Olga Svistunova, a security expert at Kaspersky said in a written statement quoted on Sunday, January 26.

Kaspersky experts have identified a scam targeting consumers in the United Arab Emirates, in which the perpetrators created a fake website disguised as the Deliverroo, trusted delivery service and Fix Dessert Chocolatier, Dubai's famous chocolate maker.

By emulating the official store and platform display, cybercriminals can exploit consumer confidence and brand reputation to lure buyers to pay for fake chocolate orders.

In another case, the global cybersecurity company discovered a fraudster who created a fake e-commerce platform, posing as an independent vendor from around the world.

This fake website promises Dubai chocolate but disappears after payment is received, so consumers get nothing. Fraud stores like this target users around the world.

"To protect themselves and avoid disappointment, it is very important for users to pay attention to details, take the time to verify the authenticity of online stores, and be aware of seemingly very profitable offers," he said.