Scamming to the Max

Picture this: a web page on your feed catches your eye with exciting AI news. Anthropic has surpassed 100 million users and is giving out 10,000 free one-month subscriptions of Claude Max to show their appreciation. The web page looks official, with Claude's logo, colors, and five-star reviews. A countdown shows that the 10,000 free subscriptions are running out, so the free upgrade feels urgent. You click the claim link on the website, looking forward to getting your free subscription.

But this giveaway is actually a phishing scam! As you try to claim the free subscription, a Google sign-in page opens, prompting you to enter your email address. But this login page is fake, and so is the Anthropic page. If you enter your Google login information, cybercriminals could gain access to your email, documents, and password.

Follow these tips to avoid falling victim to this fake Claude Max giveaway:

• If you see a special offer from Anthropic, open Claude's official website yourself by typing the address or using a bookmark, then look for the offer there.
• Check the address bar at the top of your browser. Don’t enter any personal information unless you're sure that you're on an official website.
• If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Always stop and think before you click.