{"id":390292,"date":"2026-05-01T04:44:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T04:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=390292"},"modified":"2026-05-01T04:44:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T04:44:48","slug":"costco-survey-rewards-scam-giveaway-fake-dell-samsung-iphone-and-yeti-offers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/costco-survey-rewards-scam-giveaway-fake-dell-samsung-iphone-and-yeti-offers\/","title":{"rendered":"Costco Survey Rewards Scam Giveaway: Fake Dell, Samsung, iPhone, and YETI Offers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Costco Survey Rewards Scam<\/strong> is a fake giveaway scheme that uses Costco\u2019s name to make people believe they have been selected for a special prize.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1905180282\" 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 promised reward changes from campaign to campaign. Some emails claim you can receive a <strong>Dell laptop<\/strong>, <strong>Samsung Galaxy phone<\/strong>, <strong>Samsung TV<\/strong>, <strong>iPhone<\/strong>, <strong>YETI cooler<\/strong>, <strong>YETI Beach Lounge Wagon<\/strong>, kitchen appliance, gift card, or another expensive product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scam usually starts with a simple message: complete a short survey, claim your reward, and pay a small shipping fee. In reality, the offer is designed to collect personal information, steal credit card details, and often enroll victims into unwanted subscriptions.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1495889775\" 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<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\/1-6-855x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-390293\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8349641226353555;width:262px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-6-855x1024.jpg 855w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-6-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-6.jpg 994w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad3340092475\" 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 Survey Rewards Scam<\/strong> is a phishing and subscription-trap scheme that impersonates Costco through fake emails, text messages, pop-ups, and social media ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The message usually claims that the recipient has been chosen to receive a valuable item after completing a quick customer satisfaction survey. The survey may look harmless. It may ask only a few generic questions about shopping habits, Costco membership, product satisfaction, or customer service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the survey is not the real point.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1530402976\" 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\">The real purpose is to move the victim through a controlled funnel. First, the scam builds trust by using the Costco name, logo, colors, and language. Then it creates excitement by promising a premium reward. Finally, it asks for personal details and a small payment, usually framed as a shipping or handling fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prizes used in this scam vary, but common examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dell laptops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Samsung Galaxy phones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Samsung TVs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple iPhones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple iPads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YETI coolers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YETI Beach Lounge Wagons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ninja Creami machines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kitchen appliances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costco gift cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cMystery rewards\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cLoyalty gifts\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cCustomer appreciation prizes\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This variety is intentional. Scammers rotate prizes to match trending products and attract different types of victims. A tech-focused version may advertise an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy device. A home-shopping version may advertise a TV or kitchen appliance. A summer version may use YETI products, coolers, beach wagons, or outdoor gear.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1345865062\" 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\">The scam often appears under names such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Costco Survey Rewards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costco Loyalty Rewards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costco Customer Appreciation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costco Shopper Survey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costco Member Rewards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costco Prize Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costco Rewards Department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costco Product Testing Program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These names sound official, but they are usually fake. The sender address may come from a random Gmail account, an unrelated domain, a hacked email account, or a spoofed sender name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many cases, the link does not go to Costco.com. It may go to a suspicious domain, a cloud-hosted page, a shortened URL, or a redirect chain that passes through several websites before landing on the final scam page. Costco\u2019s official fraud-prevention guidance warns customers to be cautious of suspicious messages using its brand and not to provide personal information through fraudulent links. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.costco.com\/fraud-prevention.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Costco<\/a>)<\/p><div id=\"mwtad688582424\" 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\">The scam is effective because it combines three powerful hooks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A trusted brand<\/strong><br \/>Costco is a recognized retailer, so people are more likely to believe the message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An expensive prize<\/strong><br \/>Dell laptops, Samsung TVs, iPhones, and YETI products are desirable enough to generate excitement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A low payment request<\/strong><br \/>The final fee is usually small, often around <strong>$4.95<\/strong>, <strong>$6.95<\/strong>, <strong>$9.95<\/strong>, or <strong>$12.95<\/strong>, making the victim think the risk is minimal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That small fee is the trap. Once the victim enters credit card details, the operators may charge the card, enroll the person into a recurring subscription, sell the data, or attempt further fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad3649387711\" 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\">Common Costco Survey Rewards Scam Messages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wording changes, but many versions follow the same structure.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad773056510\" 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\">Examples may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCongratulations! You have been selected to receive a Samsung Galaxy phone after completing our Costco customer survey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDear Costco customer, your Dell laptop reward is waiting. Complete this short survey to claim your item.\u201d<\/p><div id=\"mwtad24437590\" 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\">\u201cYou have been chosen for a Costco loyalty reward. Answer 4 questions and receive an iPhone today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCostco Survey Rewards: Your YETI product has been reserved. Confirm your shipping details now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cComplete our 30-second Costco shopper survey and receive a Samsung Smart TV.\u201d<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2685538281\" 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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYour Costco customer appreciation gift is ready. Pay only shipping to receive your reward.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These messages are designed to feel casual, urgent, and believable. They often avoid detailed terms because the scammers want people to click first and think later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad3470110593\" 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\">How The Costco Survey Rewards Scam Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. You Receive a Fake Costco Message<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scam usually begins with an email, text message, pop-up, or social media ad. It claims to be from Costco or a Costco-related rewards department.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3182729536\" 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 message says you have been selected for a prize or that a reward is waiting for you. It may use phrases like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cYou have been chosen\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYour reward is waiting\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cLimited-time survey\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cCustomer appreciation gift\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cExclusive Costco member reward\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cComplete the survey to claim your prize\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common red flag is that the message does not address you by name. It may simply say \u201cDear Costco customer\u201d or \u201cDear valued member.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The Sender Address Looks Wrong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many fake Costco survey emails use sender names that look official while hiding suspicious email addresses.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3565930019\" 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\">For example, the display name may say <strong>Costco Survey Rewards<\/strong>, but the actual sender may be a Gmail address, Outlook address, random domain, or unrelated business email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This matters because scammers can easily fake a display name. The sender name alone does not prove the email came from Costco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The Link Does Not Go to Costco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1884018735\" 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\">The message includes a button such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cClaim Your Reward\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cStart Survey\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cConfirm Prize\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGet My Gift\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cContinue\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cAccess Your Reward\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When clicked, the link usually does not open Costco.com. Instead, it may open a random domain or redirect through multiple pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the strongest warning signs. A real Costco promotion should be verifiable through Costco\u2019s official website, not through a random reward page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. You Complete a Generic Survey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scam page usually asks a few simple questions. These may include:<\/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>Are you satisfied with Costco?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Would you recommend Costco to friends?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which prize would you prefer?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is your age group?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The questions are not used to determine eligibility. They are part of the illusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The short survey makes the victim feel like they are participating in a real customer feedback program. It also creates a sense of progress. After answering several questions, people are more likely to continue because they feel they have already invested time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The Page Shows a Fake Prize Game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many versions of the scam use a \u201cpick a box\u201d or \u201cchoose a gift box\u201d game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The page may show several boxes, packages, or tiles. The victim is told to select one to reveal the prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually, the first attempt fails. Then the page says something like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSorry, this box is empty. You have 2 attempts remaining.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the second attempt, the victim wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not random. It is scripted. The fake loss makes the later win feel more believable. The scammer wants the victim to feel lucky and emotionally committed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. You Are Told You Won a Valuable Product<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the fake game, the page announces that you won the advertised prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the campaign, the prize may be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Dell laptop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Samsung Galaxy phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Samsung Smart TV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An iPhone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A YETI cooler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A YETI Beach Lounge Wagon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Costco gift card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A kitchen appliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The page may add urgency by saying the prize is reserved for only a few minutes. A countdown timer may appear. This is designed to stop you from researching the offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. The Site Asks for Personal Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, the page asks for delivery information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This may include:<\/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>City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ZIP code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This information can be used for spam, follow-up scams, fake delivery messages, identity profiling, or resale to other marketers and fraud networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you stop before entering payment details, submitting personal information still creates risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. The Final Page Asks for a Small Shipping Fee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last step is the payment form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The page claims the prize is free, but you must pay a small fee for shipping, handling, processing, insurance, or verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fee is usually low enough to seem harmless. Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>$4.95<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$6.95<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$9.95<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$12.95<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the key moment in the scam. The FTC warns that prize scams often ask people to pay money or provide account information to claim a prize, and that paying usually means losing money without receiving the promised item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Hidden Subscription Charges May Follow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After entering card details, victims may later discover unexpected charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These may appear as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monthly subscription fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trial membership charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cVIP rewards club\u201d fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product club charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wellness, lifestyle, or shopping membership charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unrecognized merchant names<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The charges may not say \u201cCostco.\u201d They may appear under a completely different company name, which makes them harder to identify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some victims try to cancel and find that the cancellation process is confusing, slow, or ineffective. Customer support may be unreachable, or the company may claim the victim agreed to the recurring charges by accepting the terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why these scams are dangerous. The initial charge may be only <strong>$9.95<\/strong>, but the real loss can come from repeated billing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1833288692\" 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\">Red Flags of the Costco Survey Rewards Scam<\/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 message says you won a prize you never entered to win.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The email uses a generic greeting like \u201cDear Costco customer.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sender address is Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or a random domain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The link does not go to Costco.com.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The message uses urgency or countdown timers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The prize is unusually expensive for a simple survey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The survey asks only generic questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The site uses a fake \u201cpick a box\u201d game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are asked to pay shipping for a \u201cfree\u201d prize.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The checkout page asks for credit card details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The terms mention subscriptions, trial periods, clubs, or recurring billing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The merchant name does not match Costco.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The same giveaway appears under different retailer names.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The clearest rule is simple: if a \u201cfree\u201d prize requires your credit card, treat it as a scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad2812392396\" 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\">Why Scammers Use Costco\u2019s Name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers impersonate Costco because the brand already has trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people associate Costco with bulk deals, membership rewards, limited-time promotions, and valuable products. That makes a \u201csurvey reward\u201d sound plausible at first glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scam also borrows credibility from well-known product brands. A Dell laptop, Samsung Galaxy phone, Samsung TV, iPhone, or YETI product feels valuable and recognizable. The victim is not just tempted by a random prize. They are tempted by a product they already know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is brand impersonation. Costco, Dell, Samsung, Apple, YETI, and other brands are not running these fake pages. Their names are being misused to make the scam more convincing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1769699358\" 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 Received a Costco Survey Rewards 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 have already opened the email but did not enter information, close the page and delete the message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mark the email as spam or phishing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the sender address carefully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not reply to the message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not call phone numbers listed in the email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not download attachments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit Costco\u2019s official website directly if you want to verify an offer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not use the link inside the message to \u201ccheck\u201d whether the offer is real. That is exactly what the scam wants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Do If You Entered Personal Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you entered your name, address, phone number, or email address, stay alert for follow-up scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fake delivery messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fake prize confirmation emails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fake subscription notices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fake cancellation emails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scam phone calls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More reward offers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phishing messages pretending to be from banks or retailers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not click links in unexpected messages. Do not provide additional information to anyone who contacts you about the prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Do If You Entered Credit Card Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you entered your card information, act immediately.<\/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 details on a suspected fake Costco survey reward 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 transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop recurring charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dispute unauthorized charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor the account for future attempts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not wait for a large charge to appear. Subscription traps often begin with a small amount and then bill larger amounts later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Check for Hidden Recurring Billing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review your card statement carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for unfamiliar merchant names, especially charges that appear a few days or weeks after the initial shipping fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The charge may not mention Costco, the advertised product, or the fake survey page.<\/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 or copies of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The original email or text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sender address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The link destination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The survey page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The prize page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The payment page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any confirmation page or email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your bank statement showing the charge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can help your bank process a dispute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Report the Scam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Report the message through your email provider\u2019s phishing option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also report the scam to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your bank or card issuer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costco through official customer service channels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The FTC if you are in the U.S.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your local consumer protection authority<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">How to Verify a Real Costco Offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To check whether a Costco promotion is legitimate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go directly to Costco.com by typing it into your browser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in through the official Costco website or app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your account messages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Costco customer service through official contact information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search Costco\u2019s official fraud-prevention page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid links from unsolicited emails, texts, or social media ads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never rely on a button inside an unexpected reward email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Costco Survey Rewards Scam<\/strong> is a fake giveaway scheme that uses Costco\u2019s name to promote expensive prizes such as Dell laptops, Samsung Galaxy phones, Samsung TVs, iPhones, YETI products, and other high-value items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scam follows a predictable pattern: a fake reward message, a short survey, a staged prize game, a personal information form, and a small shipping fee. That small fee is used to capture credit card details and may lead to unwanted subscription charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A real prize should not require your credit card. If a Costco survey reward asks you to pay <strong>$9.95<\/strong> or any other fee to claim a \u201cfree\u201d product, close the page immediately. Delete the message, report it as phishing, and contact your bank if you already entered payment information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Costco Survey Rewards email real?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Most \u201cCostco Survey Rewards\u201d emails offering free laptops, phones, TVs, iPhones, YETI products, or gift cards are scams. They impersonate Costco to push victims toward fake survey pages and payment forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does the email say I was selected for a reward?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers use phrases like \u201cyou have been selected,\u201d \u201cyour reward is waiting,\u201d or \u201ccustomer appreciation gift\u201d to make the offer feel personal. These messages are usually mass-sent to many people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What prizes are used in the Costco Survey Rewards scam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common fake prizes include Dell laptops, Samsung Galaxy phones, Samsung TVs, Apple iPhones, iPads, YETI coolers, YETI Beach Lounge Wagons, kitchen appliances, mystery boxes, and Costco gift cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens after I click the survey link?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are usually sent to a fake survey page with a few generic questions. After that, the site may show a \u201cpick a box\u201d game where you lose once, then win. The next pages ask for personal information and credit card details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do they ask for a small shipping fee?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shipping fee is the trap. It may look harmless, often around <strong>$4.95<\/strong>, <strong>$6.95<\/strong>, <strong>$9.95<\/strong>, or <strong>$12.95<\/strong>, but it gives scammers your card details. Victims may later see unwanted subscription charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Costco send me the prize after I pay?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. These fake pages are not run by Costco. The promised Dell laptop, Samsung phone, iPhone, TV, YETI product, or gift card usually never arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I tell a Costco survey reward is fake?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red flags include a random sender address, a link that does not go to Costco.com, generic greetings, urgent wording, a fake prize game, requests for shipping fees, and checkout pages that ask for credit card details for a \u201cfree\u201d reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I do if I entered my personal information?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch for follow-up scams. You may receive fake delivery texts, subscription emails, prize confirmations, or scam calls. Do not click unexpected links or provide more information.<\/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 or replace the card, stop recurring billing, review recent charges, and dispute unauthorized transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I report the Costco Survey Rewards scam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark the email or text as phishing. You can also report it to your bank if you paid, to Costco through official customer service channels, and to the FTC or your local consumer protection agency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Costco Survey Rewards Scam is a fake giveaway scheme that uses Costco\u2019s name to make people believe they have been selected for a special prize. The promised reward changes from campaign to campaign. 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