{"id":390289,"date":"2026-05-01T04:39:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T04:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=390289"},"modified":"2026-05-01T04:39:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T04:39:11","slug":"costco-yeti-wagon-scam-fake-survey-reward-steals-card-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/costco-yeti-wagon-scam-fake-survey-reward-steals-card-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Costco YETI Wagon Scam: Fake Survey Reward Steals Card Details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new fake Costco reward email claims that shoppers have been selected to receive a <strong>YETI Beach Lounge Wagon<\/strong> as part of a customer appreciation giveaway.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1712618251\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The message may look like a Costco promotion at first glance, but it is not a real Costco offer. It is a phishing-style giveaway scam that redirects victims through suspicious pages, asks them to complete a short survey, makes them \u201cwin\u201d a prize, and then requests credit card details for a small shipping fee such as <strong>$9.95<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real goal is not to send a free YETI wagon. The goal is to collect personal information, capture payment details, and often enroll victims into unwanted subscriptions that are difficult to cancel.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3008389193\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Costco warns that fraudulent emails, texts, and posts using its name are circulating and says users should not click links or provide personal information through those messages.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"855\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-5-855x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-390290\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8349641226353555;width:396px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-5-855x1024.jpg 855w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-5-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-5.jpg 994w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1615854430\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scam Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Costco YETI Beach Lounge Wagon Giveaway Scam<\/strong> is a fake promotional campaign designed to look like a reward from Costco. The scam usually arrives by email, though similar versions may appear through text messages, social media ads, pop-ups, or fake shopping reward pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The message tells the recipient they have been selected as a \u201cvalued winner\u201d or chosen to receive a <strong>YETI Beach Lounge Wagon<\/strong>. The wording is intentionally exciting but vague. It suggests the prize is being offered as part of a customer appreciation initiative, survey reward, loyalty reward, or shipment confirmation.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad773393946\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the examples shown, the scam uses Costco branding, a large product image, and messages such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYour YETI Beach Lounge Wagon Awaits!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDear Costco customer, we are delighted to inform you that you have been selected as one of our valued winners!\u201d<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2441085606\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other versions may even switch brands and claim to be from Walmart, while still offering the same YETI wagon. That is a major warning sign. A legitimate retailer promotion would not randomly change from Costco to Walmart while using the same prize funnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One screenshot also shows the email coming from a regular Gmail address while pretending to be \u201cCostco Survey Rewards.\u201d That is another clear red flag. Real Costco emails should come from legitimate Costco-controlled domains, not random personal email accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scam also uses links that do not point to Costco. One version shown includes an Amazon AWS-hosted URL rather than a Costco domain. Scammers frequently use cloud hosting, shortened links, temporary domains, and redirect chains to hide the final scam page. The link may look technical or random, but it is not a normal Costco promotion link.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2938160513\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once clicked, the victim is usually taken through a staged reward flow. The page may ask a few generic survey questions, such as whether the person shops at Costco, how often they buy products, or how satisfied they are with the store. These questions are not meaningful research. They are used to make the page feel official and to lower the victim\u2019s suspicion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the survey, the victim is shown a fake prize game. A common version displays several boxes and tells the user to pick one. The first choice often \u201closes.\u201d Then the page says the user has another chance. On the second attempt, the user \u201cwins\u201d the YETI Beach Lounge Wagon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not random. It is scripted. The page is designed to create a small emotional roller coaster: disappointment first, then relief, then urgency. By making the victim feel lucky, the scam increases the chance they will continue to the payment page.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3640802897\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360582-ad_309691-placement_360581\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9971336976\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next page asks for personal details, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ZIP code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sometimes date of birth or other identifying information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then comes the final step: the victim is told they only need to pay a small shipping fee, usually around <strong>$9.95<\/strong>, to receive the prize. <strong>This is the trap.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cshipping fee\u201d is not a harmless delivery charge. It is used to collect credit card information. In many cases, the fine print may contain hidden subscription terms, trial memberships, recurring billing, or vague \u201cpremium service\u201d enrollments. Victims may later find monthly charges on their card from companies they do not recognize.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3004737538\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360567-ad_309691-placement_360771\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6224621518\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These charges can be difficult to cancel because the merchant name may not match the fake Costco page. The customer support number may not work, the cancellation portal may be confusing, or the company may claim the victim agreed to the terms by submitting the payment form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This type of scam is especially effective because it impersonates trusted brands. Costco is a real retailer. YETI is a real product brand. The prize looks plausible. A beach wagon sounds like something that could appear in a warehouse-club promotion. That credibility is exactly what scammers exploit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Costco is not giving away these wagons through random emails from Gmail addresses, suspicious AWS links, fake survey pages, or prize box games. Costco\u2019s own fraud-prevention guidance warns customers about fake offers using its name and advises users not to click suspicious links or provide personal information through them. <\/p><div id=\"mwtad2755294379\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360571-ad_309691-placement_360772\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5867729999\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad3140479029\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How The Costco YETI Wagon Scam Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Scam Starts With a Fake Costco Reward Email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The victim receives an email that appears to come from Costco, Costco Survey Rewards, Costco Wholesale, or a similar name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The subject line may mention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A reward waiting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipment information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Costco survey prize<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A customer appreciation gift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A YETI Beach Lounge Wagon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A limited-time giveaway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pending reward confirmation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The email often uses Costco\u2019s logo, colors, or layout style. It may include a large image of a blue YETI wagon to make the prize feel real.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3814682063\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360576-ad_309691-placement_360773\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6594472392\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wording is usually generic. Instead of addressing the person by full name, it may say \u201cDear Costco customer.\u201d This is common in mass phishing campaigns because the scammers do not actually know who is receiving the email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The Sender Address Does Not Match Costco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A major red flag is the sender address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In one example, the visible sender appears as \u201cCostco Survey Rewards,\u201d but the actual email address is a regular Gmail account. A real corporate giveaway from Costco would not be sent from a random Gmail address.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2138062721\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360583-ad_309691-placement_360774\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8849826992\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers rely on display names because many people only glance at the sender name, not the actual email address. On mobile devices, this is even easier to miss because the full sender address may be hidden unless the user taps it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The Link Sends Victims Away From Costco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The button or link may say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cClaim Your Reward\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cAccess Your Reward\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cConfirm Shipment\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cStart Survey\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGet Your YETI Wagon\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1223211300\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360584-ad_309691-placement_360775\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3952847241\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the destination is not Costco.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some versions use cloud-hosted links, redirect links, tracking links, or random domains. In the screenshot provided, one link points to an Amazon AWS address rather than an official Costco page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That does not automatically mean every AWS-hosted page is malicious, but in this context it is highly suspicious. A major retailer like Costco would not normally run a customer giveaway through a random-looking storage URL with a long tracking string.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. The Victim Lands on a Fake Survey Page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After clicking, the victim may be redirected through multiple pages before landing on the fake survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The survey is usually very short. It may ask only three or four generic questions, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you a Costco customer?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How often do you shop at Costco?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Would you recommend Costco?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How satisfied are you with Costco products?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These questions are not designed to qualify the user for a prize. They are designed to create the appearance of a legitimate customer feedback campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The survey also gives the victim small \u201cyes\u201d moments. Each click makes the person more likely to continue to the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The Fake Box Game Makes the Victim \u201cWin\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the survey, the page often displays a prize game. The victim is told to choose a box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first pick may show a losing result. Then the page says the victim has one more attempt. On the second try, the victim wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This staged loss-then-win sequence is common in scam funnels. It makes the prize feel earned rather than simply handed out. The victim feels lucky, and that emotion can reduce skepticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In reality, the outcome is predetermined. Everyone who follows the funnel is pushed toward the same \u201cwinning\u201d page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. The Scam Requests Personal Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the victim \u201cwins,\u201d the site asks for delivery details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where the scam begins collecting personal data. The form may request a name, home address, email address, and phone number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That information can be misused in several ways. It can be used for spam, future phishing attempts, identity profiling, fake delivery scams, or sold to other marketing and fraud networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if the victim never enters a credit card, submitting personal details still creates risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. The Final Page Asks for a Small Shipping Fee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final page claims the YETI wagon is free, but the victim must pay a small shipping or handling charge. The amount may be <strong>$9.95<\/strong>, <strong>$6.95<\/strong>, <strong>$4.95<\/strong>, or a similar low amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the strongest signs of the scam. The FTC is clear: real prizes are free, and requests to pay shipping, taxes, processing, or handling fees to receive a prize are a warning sign of fraud. (<a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/fake-prize-sweepstakes-and-lottery-scams?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consumer Advice<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The small amount is intentional. A $9.95 charge feels low enough that many people do not stop to investigate. Scammers use that low price to get the card details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Hidden Subscriptions May Begin After Payment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the victim enters credit card information, several things can happen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The card may be charged immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The victim may be enrolled in a trial subscription.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recurring monthly charges may begin later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The merchant name may appear unrelated to Costco or YETI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The promised wagon never arrives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer support may be hard to reach or unhelpful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many victims of these fake reward funnels report unwanted subscriptions that are difficult to cancel. The scam may bury subscription language in fine print near the checkout button or on a separate terms page that most people never read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why the scam is more dangerous than a simple fake giveaway. It can become a recurring billing problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad682681961\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Flags in the Costco YETI Beach Lounge Wagon Email<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch for these warning signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The email says you won a prize you never entered to win.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The message uses \u201cDear Costco customer\u201d instead of your real name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sender is a Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or random email address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The link does not go to Costco.com.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The offer appears under different brands, such as Costco in one version and Walmart in another.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The page asks only a few generic survey questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The prize game makes you lose first, then win on the second try.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The site asks for a \u201csmall\u201d shipping fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The checkout page requests credit card details for a supposedly free prize.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The terms mention trials, memberships, subscriptions, rewards clubs, or recurring billing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The site creates urgency by saying the reward will expire soon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One or two of these signs should be enough to stop. Several together strongly indicate a scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad593385886\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_318930-ad_309691-placement_360589\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3818335085\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Scammers Use Costco and YETI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Costco and YETI are valuable names for scammers because both brands carry trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Costco has a reputation for large retail promotions, member deals, and bulk-value offers. YETI products are popular and expensive enough to feel like a desirable prize. A free YETI wagon sounds exciting, but not so impossible that every recipient immediately rejects it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is the psychological hook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scam borrows credibility from both brands while sending victims to pages that neither brand controls. Costco, Walmart, and YETI are not responsible for these fake emails. Their names and images are being misused to make the scam appear legitimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad2939094081\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381388-ad_309691-placement_381390\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3191649120\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Do If You Received the Email<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not click the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you already opened the email but did not enter information, close the page. Delete the message. Mark it as spam or phishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to check whether a Costco offer is real, go directly to Costco\u2019s official website by typing the address into your browser. Do not use the link inside the suspicious message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also compare the sender domain with Costco\u2019s official guidance. Costco maintains fraud-prevention information and examples of known scams, and it advises customers not to visit suspicious links or share personal information through fraudulent messages. (<a href=\"https:\/\/customerservice.costco.com\/app\/answers\/answer_view\/a_id\/9770\/~\/currently-known-scams?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Costco Customer Service<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad3291854023\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381392-ad_309691-placement_381395\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2944237110\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Do If You Entered Your Credit Card Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you entered payment information on the fake Costco YETI wagon page, act quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Contact Your Bank or Card Issuer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call the number on the back of your card. Tell them you entered your card details on a suspected fake giveaway site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask them to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Block or replace the card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review recent charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop recurring billing attempts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dispute unauthorized or deceptive charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor the account for additional activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do this even if the first charge was only <strong>$9.95<\/strong>. The bigger problem may be future recurring charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Look for Subscription Charges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check your card statement carefully over the next few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Search for unfamiliar merchant names, especially small trial charges followed by larger monthly charges. These may not mention Costco, YETI, or the fake giveaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you see unknown charges, dispute them with your bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Save Evidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep screenshots of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sender address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fake survey page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The payment page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any confirmation email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The terms and conditions, if visible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your bank charges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This evidence can help with disputes and reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Report the Scam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can report the scam to the FTC, your email provider, and your bank. If the message arrived through Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or another provider, use the built-in \u201cReport phishing\u201d option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reporting helps email providers and fraud teams identify related campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Watch for Follow-Up Scams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After entering your details, you may receive more scam emails, fake delivery texts, fake refund calls, or fake subscription cancellation messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be especially careful with messages claiming:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your prize shipment failed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to pay another fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your subscription is active.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must call support to cancel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your card was declined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your account has been locked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These can be follow-up attempts to get more money or information.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>Is Your Device Infected? Run a Free Malware Scan<\/h2>\n\n<p>Slow performance, constant pop-ups, or strange behavior? These are classic signs of a malware infection. The fastest way to find out is to scan your device with <strong>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/strong> \u2014 one of the most trusted malware removal tools available.<\/p>\n\n<p>The free version detects and removes the most common threats, including:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adware<\/strong> \u2014 the cause of those annoying pop-ups<\/li>\n<li><strong>Browser hijackers<\/strong> \u2014 unwanted redirects and changed homepages<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trojans and spyware<\/strong> \u2014 hidden programs stealing your data<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potentially unwanted programs (PUPs)<\/strong> \u2014 software you never asked for<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Select your device below<\/strong> \u2014 Windows, Mac, or Android \u2014 then follow the simple steps to download Malwarebytes, scan your system, and remove any threats it finds. The whole process takes about 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Malwarebytes for Windows<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Malwarebytes for Mac<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Malwarebytes for Android<\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Malwarebytes for Windows\">\n\n<h3 id=\"windowsh3\" class=\"toch3\">Run a Malware Scan with Malwarebytes for Windows<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes<\/strong> is one of the most popular and trusted anti-malware tools for Windows \u2014 and it&#8217;s completely free for removing infections. It catches threats that many antivirus programs miss, including adware, browser hijackers, and trojans. Follow the steps below to scan and clean your PC in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Malwarebytes<\/p> <p>Click the button below to download the latest version of <strong>Malwarebytes for Windows<\/strong> from the official source. The free version is all you need \u2014 it will scan your computer and remove adware, browser hijackers, and other malicious software at no cost.<\/p> <div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\"\/><\/figure> <strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/downloads\/MBSetup-076886.076886-consumer.exe\" onclick=\"window.open(&#039;https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/get\/malwarebytes-free&#039;);\">DOWNLOAD MALWAREBYTES FOR WINDOWS (FREE)<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em class=\"small-text-disclaimer\">(The link opens in a new page where your download will start)<\/em><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Install Malwarebytes<\/p>\n\n<p>When the download finishes, open your <strong>Downloads<\/strong> folder and <strong>double-click the MBSetup file<\/strong>. If Windows shows a <strong>User Account Control<\/strong> pop-up, click &#8220;<em>Yes<\/em>&#8221; to allow the installation.<\/p>\n\n \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285934\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1.jpg 975w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/figure>\n \n\n \n  \n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the On-Screen Prompts to Install Malwarebytes<\/p> \n\n<p>The setup wizard will walk you through a few quick screens:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \n  <li>\n    <p>Choose where you&#8217;re installing the program \u2014 &#8220;<strong>Personal Computer<\/strong>&#8221; or &#8220;<strong>Work Computer<\/strong>&#8221; \u2014 then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285953\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1.jpg 737w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>Malwarebytes will now install on your device. This usually takes under a minute.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"759\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285937\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4.jpg 759w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>When installation is complete, the &#8220;<strong>Welcome to Malwarebytes<\/strong>&#8221; screen will open automatically.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285951\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1.jpg 705w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>On the final screen, click <strong>Open Malwarebytes<\/strong> to launch the program.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285952\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1.jpg 749w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Enable &#8220;Scan for Rootkits&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Before scanning, turn on rootkit detection so Malwarebytes can find even the most hidden threats. Click the <strong>Settings<\/strong> gear icon on the left side of the screen.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285942\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the settings menu, find &#8220;<strong>Scan for rootkits<\/strong>&#8221; and click the toggle so it turns blue.\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"841\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285943\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9.jpg 841w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Done? Click &#8220;<strong>Dashboard<\/strong>&#8221; in the left pane to return to the main screen.\n\n <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Start the Scan<\/p> <p>Click the blue <strong>Scan<\/strong> button. Malwarebytes will automatically update its virus database and start checking your computer for malware.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"849\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285941\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10.jpg 849w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the Scan to Finish<\/p>\n<p>The scan checks your entire system for browser hijackers and other malicious programs, so it can take several minutes. Feel free to do something else \u2014 just check back occasionally to see the progress.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285944\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Quarantine the Detected Threats<\/p>\n<p>When the scan is done, you&#8217;ll see a list of everything Malwarebytes found \u2014 malware, adware, and potentially unwanted programs. Click the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine<\/strong>&#8221; button to remove all of them at once.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285945\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12.jpg 844w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Malwarebytes will now remove the malicious files and registry entries and move them safely into quarantine.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285946\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n  <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Restart Your Computer<\/p>\n  <p>Some threats can only be fully removed after a reboot. If Malwarebytes asks you to restart, click <strong>Yes<\/strong>. Once you&#8217;re logged back in, your PC is clean and you can continue with the next steps in this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285947\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14.jpg 844w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>When the scan finishes, click <strong>Quarantine<\/strong> to remove everything Malwarebytes found. That&#8217;s it \u2014 your Windows PC is now clean of trojans, adware, and other malware, and should be back to running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your current antivirus allowed this malicious program on your computer, you may want to consider purchasing Malwarebytes Premium to protect against these types of threats in the future.<br \/>If you are still having problems with your computer after completing these instructions, then please follow one of the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Run a computer scan with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eset.com\/us\/home\/online-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ESET Online Scanner<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Malware Removal Assistance for Windows\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/windows-malware-removal-help-support.10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windows Malware Removal Help &amp; Support<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Malwarebytes for Mac\">\n\n<h3 id=\"mach3\" class=\"toch3\">Run a Malware Scan with Malwarebytes for Mac<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes for Mac<\/strong> is a free on-demand scanner that removes the malware other security software tends to miss \u2014 adware, browser hijackers, and unwanted programs included. Cleaning an infected Mac with Malwarebytes has always been completely free, and it&#8217;s our go-to recommendation. Follow the steps below to scan and clean your Mac in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Malwarebytes for Mac<\/p>\n<p>Click the button below to download the latest version of <strong>Malwarebytes for Mac<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\"\/><\/figure><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011lvqrV\/creativeref:1011l100234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD MALWAREBYTES FOR MAC (FREE)<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em>(The link opens in a new page where your download will start)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Open the Malwarebytes setup file<\/p>\n<p>When the download finishes, open your <em>Downloads<\/em> folder and <strong>double-click the setup file<\/strong> to begin the installation.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98734 alignnone\" title=\"Double-click on setup file to install Malwarebytes\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer.jpg\" alt=\"Double-click on setup file to install Malwarebytes\" width=\"750\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the On-Screen Prompts to Install Malwarebytes<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Malwarebytes for Mac Installer<\/em> will guide you through a few quick screens. Click &#8220;<strong>Continue<\/strong>&#8221; and keep following the prompts until the installation completes.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98735 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Click Continue to install Malwarebytes for Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"532\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-1-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98736 alignnone\" title=\"Click again on Continue to install Malwarebytes for Mac for Mac\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Click again on Continue to install Malwarebytes for Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-2-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98737 alignnone\" title=\"Click Install to install Malwarebytes on Mac\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-4.jpg\" alt=\"Click Install to install Malwarebytes on Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-4.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-4-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>When the installation is complete, Malwarebytes opens to the <em>Welcome to Malwarebytes<\/em> screen. Click &#8220;<strong>Get started<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Select &#8220;Personal Computer&#8221; or &#8220;Work Computer&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will ask what type of computer you&#8217;re installing it on. Click either <strong>Personal Computer<\/strong> or <strong>Work Computer<\/strong>, whichever applies.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98740 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Select-Personal-Computer.jpg\" alt=\"Select Personal Computer or Work Computer mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"537\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Select-Personal-Computer.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Select-Personal-Computer-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Start the Scan<\/p>\n<p>Click the &#8220;<strong>Scan<\/strong>&#8221; button. Malwarebytes will automatically update its detection database and begin checking your Mac for malware.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98733 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"Click on Scan button to start a system scan Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"538\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Scan.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Scan-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the Scan to Finish<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will scan your Mac for adware, browser hijackers, and other malicious programs. This can take a few minutes, so feel free to do something else \u2014 just check back occasionally to see the progress.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98739 alignnone\" title=\"Wait for Malwarebytes for Mac to scan your computer\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Scanning-for-malware.jpg\" alt=\"Wait for Malwarebytes for Mac to scan for malware\" width=\"750\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Scanning-for-malware.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Scanning-for-malware-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Quarantine the Detected Threats<\/p>\n<p>When the scan is done, you&#8217;ll see a list of everything Malwarebytes found. Click the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine<\/strong>&#8221; button to remove all the threats at once.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98732 alignnone\" title=\"Review the malicious programs and click on Quarantine\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Confirm.jpg\" alt=\"Review the malicious programs and click on Quarantine to remove malware\" width=\"750\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Confirm.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Confirm-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Restart Your Mac<\/p> <p>Malwarebytes will now remove all the malicious files it found. Some threats can only be fully removed after a reboot \u2014 if Malwarebytes asks you to restart, allow it. Once you&#8217;re logged back in, your Mac is clean.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"536\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98738 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Restart.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes For Mac requesting to restart computer\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Restart.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Restart-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><br \/><\/p> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>Once the scan is done, remove every threat it detected. Your Mac is now free of adware, rogue browser extensions, and other potentially harmful software.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your current antivirus allowed a malicious program on your computer, you might want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to protect against these types of threats in the future.<br \/>If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove a malicious program from your computer, please ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Mac Malware Removal Help &amp; Support\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/mac-malware-removal-help-support.183\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mac Malware Removal Help &amp; Support<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Malwarebytes for Android\">\n\n<h3 id=\"androidh3\" class=\"toch3\">Run a Malware Scan with Malwarebytes for Android<\/h3>\n\n<p>Malwarebytes for Android automatically detects and removes dangerous threats like malware and ransomware so you don&#8217;t have to worry about your most-used device being compromised. Aggressive detection of adware and potentially unwanted programs keeps your Android phone or tablet running smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Malwarebytes for Android.<\/p>\n<p>You can download <strong>Malwarebytes for Android<\/strong> by clicking the link below.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.malwarebytes.antimalware&#038;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MALWAREBYTES FOR ANDROID DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em>(The above link will open a new page from where you can download Malwarebytes for Android)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Install Malwarebytes for Android on your phone.<\/p>\n<p>In the Google Play Store, tap &#8220;<strong>Install<\/strong>&#8221; to install Malwarebytes for Android on your device.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106940\" title=\"Tap Install to install Malwarebytes for Android\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Google-Play-App.jpg\" alt=\"Tap Install to install Malwarebytes for Android\" width=\"292\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Google-Play-App.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Google-Play-App-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>When the installation process has finished, tap &#8220;<strong>Open<\/strong>&#8221; to begin using Malwarebytes for Android. You can also open Malwarebytes by tapping on its icon in your phone menu or home screen.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106941\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Open-App.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes for Android - Open App\" width=\"292\" height=\"578\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Open-App.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Open-App-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup process<\/p>\n<p>When Malwarebytes will open, you will see the <em>Malwarebytes Setup Wizard<\/em> which will guide you through a series of permissions and other setup options.<br \/>This is the first of two screens that explain the difference between the Premium and Free versions. Swipe this screen to continue.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106944\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 1\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-1.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 1\" width=\"292\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-1.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-1-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><br \/>Tap on &#8220;<strong>Got it<\/strong>&#8221; to proceed to the next step.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106945\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 2\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-2.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 2\" width=\"292\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-2.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-2-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><br \/>Malwarebytes for Android will now ask for a set of permissions that are required to scan your device and protect it from malware. Tap on &#8220;<strong>Give permission<\/strong>&#8221; to continue.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106946\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 3\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-3.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 3\" width=\"292\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-3.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-3-154x300.jpg 154w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><br \/>Tap on &#8220;Allow&#8221; to permit Malwarebytes to access the files on your phone.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106947\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 4\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-7.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 4\" width=\"292\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-7.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-7-153x300.jpg 153w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Update database and run a scan with Malwarebytes for Android<\/p>\n<p>You will now be prompted to update the Malwarebytes database and run a full system scan.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106939\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Fix-Issues.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes fix issue\" width=\"292\" height=\"579\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Fix-Issues.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Fix-Issues-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>Click on &#8220;<strong>Update database<\/strong>&#8221; to update the Malwarebytes for Android definitions to the latest version, then click on &#8220;<strong>Run full scan<\/strong>&#8221; to perform a system scan.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106948\" title=\"Update database and run Malwarebytes scan\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Update-Run-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"Update database and run Malwarebytes scan on phone\" width=\"291\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Update-Run-Scan.jpg 291w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Update-Run-Scan-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to complete.<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will now start scanning your phone for adware and other malicious apps. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106943\" title=\"Malwarebytes scanning phone for malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Scanning-for-Malware.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes scanning Android for Vmalware\" width=\"292\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Scanning-for-Malware.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Scanning-for-Malware-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click on &#8220;Remove Selected&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>When the scan has been completed, you will be presented with a screen showing the malware infections that Malwarebytes for Android has detected. To remove the malicious apps that Malwarebytes has found, tap on the &#8220;<strong>Remove Selected<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106942\" title=\"Tap on the Remove button to get rid of malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Removing-Malware.jpg\" alt=\"Remove malware from your phone\" width=\"760\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Removing-Malware.jpg 760w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Removing-Malware-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Restart your phone.<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes for Android will now remove all the malicious apps that it has found. To complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes may ask you to restart your device.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<p>After the scan, tap <strong>Remove Selected<\/strong> to delete all detected threats. Your Android phone is now clean \u2014 no more malicious apps, adware, or browser redirects.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your current antivirus allowed a malicious app on your phone, you may want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Malwarebytes to protect against these types of threats in the future.<br \/>If you are still having problems with your phone after completing these instructions, then please follow one of the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Restore your phone to factory settings by going to <em>Settings &gt; General management &gt; Reset &gt; Factory data reset.<\/em><\/li><li>Ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Mobile Malware Removal Help &amp; Support\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/mobile-malware-removal-help-support.165\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mobile Malware Removal Help &amp; Support<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3>Stay Protected: Block Ads and Malicious Sites<\/h3>\n\n<p>Now that your device is clean, keep it that way. Most infections start with a malicious ad or a fake download button \u2014 so blocking them at the source is your best defense.<\/p>\n\n<p>We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/adguard.com\/?aid=29616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>AdGuard<\/strong><\/a>, which blocks malicious ads, phishing pages, and dangerous redirects before they can reach you.<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/adguard.com\/?aid=29616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Download AdGuard and browse safely<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Costco YETI Beach Lounge Wagon Giveaway<\/strong> email is not a real Costco promotion. It is a fake reward scam that uses Costco branding, a desirable YETI product, a short survey, a rigged prize game, and a small shipping fee to push victims into handing over personal and payment information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest warning sign is simple: a real prize should not require a credit card payment for shipping. Once a \u201cfree\u201d reward asks for card details, stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delete the email, do not click the link, and do not enter your information. If you already paid the fee, contact your bank immediately and watch for unwanted subscription charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Costco YETI Beach Lounge Wagon giveaway real?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The emails claiming that Costco is giving away a free YETI Beach Lounge Wagon are fake. They use Costco branding, reward language, and product images to make the offer look legitimate, but the links redirect to scam survey pages and payment forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does the email say I was selected as a winner?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That wording is used to make the offer feel personal and urgent. In reality, the same message is sent to many people. The scammers want you to believe you were specially chosen so you will click the link without thinking carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if I click \u201cClaim Your Reward\u201d?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are usually redirected to a fake survey page. After answering a few generic questions, you may be asked to pick a box or prize tile. The game is rigged so you eventually \u201cwin\u201d the YETI wagon, then the site asks for personal details and credit card information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does the scam ask for a $9.95 shipping fee?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The small shipping fee is the trap. It makes the prize feel almost free while giving scammers access to your credit card information. Many victims later discover unwanted subscription charges or recurring payments that are hard to cancel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will I actually receive a YETI Beach Lounge Wagon?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almost certainly not. These fake giveaway funnels are designed to collect personal and payment information, not ship real YETI products. Even if a cheap item is sent, it is usually not the advertised prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I tell the email is fake?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common red flags include a random Gmail sender, a link that does not go to Costco.com, generic wording like \u201cDear Costco customer,\u201d poor formatting, a fake survey, a \u201cpick a box\u201d game, and a request for credit card details to claim a free prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I do if I entered my credit card details?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact your bank or card issuer immediately. Ask them to block the card, review recent transactions, stop recurring charges, and dispute any unauthorized payments. Also monitor your statement for unfamiliar merchant names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I do if I only entered my name, address, email, or phone number?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be alert for follow-up scams. You may receive more fake delivery messages, prize emails, subscription notices, or scam calls. Do not click unexpected links or provide additional information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I cancel the subscription if I was charged?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can try contacting the merchant listed on your card statement, but these operations often make cancellation difficult. The safest step is to contact your bank, dispute the charge, and ask them to block future recurring billing attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How should I report the Costco YETI Wagon scam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark the email as phishing or spam in your email account. You can also report it to your bank if you paid, to the FTC if you are in the U.S., and to Costco through its official fraud-reporting or customer service channels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new fake Costco reward email claims that shoppers have been selected to receive a YETI Beach Lounge Wagon as part of a customer appreciation giveaway. 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