If You Get a Winning Message, Delete It Without Opening!

With more and more people using the Internet both in their business and private life. Here's some bad news for you: it's getting way harder to protect yourself against scammers because now they've started to target - brace yourself - your Google Calendar! In short, this scam uses hyperlink-embedded events to get access to your sensitive information. Let's figure out how the scam goes.
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TIMESTAMPS:
❗️ The scam goes like this ❗️ 0:39
Why people fall for this scam 1:30
How you can protect yourself 1:52
Is free Wi-Fi dangerous? 😮 2:30
Are you a Netflix lover? Then check this out! 3:39
What the "hitman scam" is 4:52
A scam that uses your kindness 5:35
Social media scam 6:42
Tech support scam 7:49
#scams #protectyourself #brightside
SUMMARY:
- Cybercriminals begin to spam your Google Calendar with tons of alluring calendar events. Once the event is added, Google will start to send you notifications. As soon as you hit the hyperlink attached to the text, it’ll take you to a special form where you'll need to enter your personal information, from your family name to your credit card number!
- Open your Google Calendar, go to Settings, choose Event Settings, and look for "Automatically Add Invitations." There, select "No, only show invitations to which I've responded."
- Imagine you're at the airport or in a coffee shop and in urgent need of the Internet. But what you don't know is that this network has been set up by a con artist and is connected to their laptop. As soon as you join the hotspot, they’ll immediately have access to your computer or cell phone.
- Make sure that your device doesn't join any open Wi-Fi network automatically. Switch on "Ask to join new networks" option and turn off your Wi-Fi when you’re not using it.
- Recently, Netflix customers have started to receive fraudulent emails that claim to be sent by Netflix itself. Inside, there are messages that encourage you to click on a malicious link and provide your personal data, as well as your payment information.
- Do NOT enter your financial and personal details after you've followed a link in a text message or an email.
- The "hitman scam" is another scheme that’s recently become popular. One day, you get a threatening email with money demands. This scam may have different variations, from a threat to kidnap a family member to a promise to damage your property.
- Admittedly, this scam is the most psychologically scary, but if you're in doubt, it’s better to notify the police and don't transfer any money to the criminals.
- To avoid being tricked, don’t follow any links you get via email and don't click on any suspicious web addresses you may come across on social media.
- If you get a disconcerting message encouraging you to check your social media, visit your account via the network's app. If you don't have this app on your gadget, type the web address of the page directly into the address bar.
- Do NOT give strangers remote access to your computer - they may easily install malicious software.
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[@unfamousk4y]

Sir, I've been seeing these scams
for years

[@milkymystics3825]

Same...

[@sugarmy3280]

Me too now I'm terrified

[@richardchi4694]

Stop freaking me out😣

[@balwinderkumar812]

Me too

[@Baniruu]

@@richardchi4694 ooh mate o aleays get things like how u have a huge chance to cash in £2500 pounds and u need to give ur bank details and im like:
Dude i aint a dum dum

[@Hopiskyc]

If someone calls saying my pc is getting hacked, jokes on them I don't have one

[@FOXY_PLAYZ89]

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[@lucymations]

[K10] hopiskyc same

[@adelezuo2626]

😂

[@paulfeghalii]

😂😂😭😭

[@potatoqueen1674]

I'd just sing with the worst voice i could use and well,sing.

[@pumpkinzasmr8576]

When a unknown people calls me I just like answer and scream at the person and decline 😏

[@kartickbiswas6902]

Ooooo

[@fidget1980]

Hmm =_=
Ok

[@itsangeline_gamer4786]

Lmoa
wonder if it was one of your senior relatives
and u didnt know they got a new number and they called u for something and when they hear "*SCREAMS*" they will be like "uhhhh" and you decline and they will think like "*what just happened to my grandson/daughter*"

[@itsangeline_gamer4786]

You will feel very embarassing lol

[@nikiladybug1978]

person*

[@MHossainzamil]

Who is reading my comment..
May you live a very good life..❤️

[@sherwinbaldovino622]

Ty

[@Quitfornoreason2023]

Tyyy😊💗💓💞💕💖💝💘❣️

[@munchkinchalateo]

Thank you

[@lily_playz3163]

Ty or tx

[@Just.Cheese]

ok u tu

[@Ferromexfan4081]

9:08 “But I’m a tech Expeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrtt”

[@aident7819]

So lucky I was at that time by the time I saw you

[@Idn5244]

A new online scam is attacking your google calender
Me:Suprised sonic face

[@nongrakcorley4578]

You have over 1,300 subs

[@dassden9012]

@@nongrakcorley4578 which means he completed his mission

[@sunlighttt571]

Congrats! You won a google play card!
Me: Surprised pikachu face

[@noonehxs2481]

I got the calendar scam but I ignored it, thanks to bright side I know how I got these events

[@minicyan7364]

Welp not again scammer I have ma- wait I don’t have google calendar WAIT WHAT

[@robinhoeft4587]

Google calendar: YOU WON A PRIZE!!!
Me: I thought you said that yesterday

[@firzalsiddik9881]

lol

[@Lpb726bw]

Immediately after this video, i got a message saying "Congratulations, You Won!"

[@katedotphstarosa5491]

bruh

[@pranav2oo]

@Frances Swirl I was watching ZHC and a scammer gave me his no. And told me to give me all of my account info

[@pranav2oo]

Well I'm only 9 and said that in my reply

[@candelaria4547]

Dash to the settings!hehe

[@sotirisdimos7664]

you hacked :(

[@pkmnlover3812]

this is why you never answer calls you do not know

[@MO-vl3zu]

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[@jihadade156]

MO Bright side amazing

[@iamyourlonglosttwinbrother70]

True!

[@funkyfruities4552]

True dat.

[@toyotatrd]

MO I wish it showed dislikes because he's a clickbaiter, well kind of. He wate 20 mins of your time everyday. He goes totally off topic.

[@Baniruu]

@@toyotatrd that is so true but its so annoying but he is kinda helpful

[@Stikzzvr]

Stranger: **watches**
Stranger: **gets idea**
Me: uh oh! He gonna scam us!

[@Alhamdulillah_781]

Smart idea

[@lolkennedysistersgaming1123]

😂at least now they have no way of stopping us once we delete the message lol

[@APerson18122]

*the dislikes were from the criminals,scammers, and robbers*

[@Akaneeee..]

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Everyone is in need of prayers. Thank you, and God bless you too.

[@boubazerbo7882]

Amen

[@isabella-in9kk]

I LOVE YOU ALL YOUR NAMES ARE ALL BIBLE NAMES

[@-Tia-]

OVERUSED B*

[@MisterTemporary]

I once got a notification saying “You’ll have a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy S20”
But I ignored it because I might get hacked.

[@caveater]

Ok

[@epicgamervash9811]

That happened to me to lol

[@dianefarley37]

Smart!

[@bencomeau6330]

That didn't happen at all because I never really used Google calendar im only 8

[@AaronDanielLIsles]

And when they ask address. It's more scam.

[@madesometoday]

I love videos like this, with scammers and those videos who r following u, just love it

[@itzy4977]

Biggest fan this is better then school no lie

[@jihadade156]

So true

[@sammygao8191]

That explains your bad grammar...

[@threecatsonedog1213]

ItzAriana I love this and schoool

[@-Tia-]

Sammy Gao NERD 😂

[@DulceGarciaJafra]

So true lol

[@dapizzagirl2761]

Your vids are keeping my family and me safe your the most smartest channel ever

[@alienbird5624]

@@c.j.8006 ?

[@Drive582]

And piggy won so lol

[@K-P88]

When i heard the airport scam i freaked out but then i realised there was multiple sighns saying the airport confirmed the free wifi

[@carlosyt5487]

Ohh thats why i have a message you won a phone laptop and money thanks for saying i almost go to the website

[@justindavis188]

Me too one time, I got tricked by a scammers' email it said "Congrats, you won free antivirus software!"

[@Saphire-124]

There was this one time where I got a call about my credit card being used without my consent of approval. Jokes on them, I don't have one. I ended up talking to them in a fake accent until they hung up.

[@gavinavila3153]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

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[@chandrashekhardas3348]

Thank you for this information Bright Side. I need to secure all my accounts now. And yeah !!! Thanks for the tips as well.

[@Arely-pz5po]

Thank you for sharing this video, BRIGHT SIDE! I will tell my father about these schemes.

[@realmwatters2977]

thank you Brightside.

[@wyattberens3545]

Thanks for looking out for us, Bright Side

[@helenebend7842]

He always put life on the (bright side).
Get it am so funny.😂

[@jihadade156]

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[@adam_playz4960]

🤣😬

[@alizaan6635]

Lol bend

[@demdem988]

My dad got hacked yesterday. Somebody got into his bank acc and stole 1.5k...

[@sharkyplays0378]

WOAHHHH MY GOD!

[@izzy-artmusicvlogs1234]

Were you allowed to tell us this?

[@audreyelane3872]

Dollars?!?! Wut? I-

[@darlingelixir]

WAIT WHA-

[@colincayden2068]

O_o

[@dianefarley37]

I've been a target of the "You're A Winner!" attempt. I click it offscreen right away!

[@faridahsheenmagondaya5501]

I've experienced one yet I'd like to believe it was true. it was through email, about bank stuffs. Thankfully a friend slapped me in reality

[@wolfy_theslimer4671]

Thank you bright side your videos are always helpful

[@LUNA-rv7bg]

I thought your pfp was Mike from ST

[@wolfy_theslimer4671]

Does that mean mike from stranger things ??? ??

[@abbieandaustin548]

What a nice animation seriously. huge respect

[@bilaltausif9007]

Very informative thank you

[@mikelouis9389]

Rule of thumb. If you didn't ask for it, don't accept it.

[@cryxstal_xoxo]

Hackers will be like
Hey I watch bright side's videos too

[@Channel.012]

Thanks you brightside you are such helpful

[@Halal_Lettuce]

Thank u for the calendar info. At first I just silenced the notifications and know I know how to block em.

[@INTERESTINGTHINGSJCB]

To the beautiful person scrolling throught the messages, i wish you a great day and a blessing year.
A Bright side lover here❤
Small channel love and support❤

[@Chicory-Cat69]

INTERESTING THINGS This made me feel a small bit better, on the 15th my mother passed away, thank you.

[@niyabugg2011]

The same to you

[@INTERESTINGTHINGSJCB]

@@Chicory-Cat69 aww I'm really sorry!
My best condolence for you and your family!!

[@Chicory-Cat69]

INTERESTING THINGS thank you.

[@foo3030]

Different but i Always get called by Scam Likely And never Answer Them

[@carolinasalazar1461]

Me to 😃👿

[@nono89199]

Same with my brother

[@itz_funny_leslyewithleslye6590]

Galaxy SpinnerX OMG MY DAD GETS THOSE CALLS

[@foo3030]

@@itz_funny_leslyewithleslye6590 Its annoying

[@mel-og6eb]

LINDSAY CALDERON FIGUEROA same

[@kitkathuwu5807]

I luv this thank you wish u always healthy and happy♥️♥️♥️👍

[@rikyakonnanawatakami6644]

Thank you bright side im a kid and my mom told me to be careful in the internet and this helped me well 😊😇

[@hulk1044]

Teacher: teaches me for 60 mins and still no iq. Bright side:teaches us for a short while and giving me big brain iq

[@mariyilsanthoshkumar2074]

True

[@reddybhagyavanth]

Very usefull and awesome video, thank you bright side.

[@y_u_reading_this]

Thanks bright side your a life saver

[@combatsjunklist6853]

Big brain moves to avoid being hacked:
1: become toxic
2: call the dialer and tell to him that he won
3: tell steps to the dialer on how to win the prize FAKELY
4: say "now go to the trash, cause it has your win oppertunity"
5: *SCAM HIM*

[@Kee-xp3iv]

I found my phone in the notifications and it shows ''Congratulations! You won a Samsung Galaxy Note10"

[@deansergaming1316]

Luckily I'm extremely paranoid so I never got scammed

[@caveater]

That’s the exact reason I have not gotten scammed in my life

[@cas4591]

@Rozeya Lovegirl Same

[@-toco_juice-7565]

same i never got scammed

[@minecraftbasics9115]

I almost got scammed once

[@lialee5514]

This is on my Google rn. Thank you so much brightside.

[@devynrossback8407]

Love your videos!

[@dylanboji2817]

Thanks! I had a Google Scam! When I was looking through CZcams, I found this video, and I didn't click it! Thanks for protecting my phone!

[@Chaotic_Laughing]

i immediately force-stopped and disabled my calendar. thanks.

[@terriwilkins9274]

Thanks For Caring Snout Others And Give Us Useful Information That's Well Needed

[@terriwilkins9274]

About

[@aviationdude1]

Online I always get redirected to these scams that say “You’ve made the 2 billionth search!” or something along those lines

[@badrulhishammohdnoor6558]

I'm always the lucky guy that won all those latest brand of smartphones!! ......but only through the online scam.

[@janefiddler6641]

Lol same

[@arjaycaranto1172]

from converge i just one an iphone 12 but we still dont know if its a scam or not a scam

[@AlpacaGaming1]

The dislikes are from people that scam people

[@epicnub6281]

Bright side tysm teaching us the right

[@kittycattocagirl1505]

Thanks bright side for the tips😇

[@TheGoldNinja101]

5:22 Or Just notify security and let them know about this threatening message before deleting it. The officers may trace the the Email address, but they might relocate to an innocent.

[@bhamamu]

yesterday a message Arrived like this..Fortunatly ,..i had no time and i just avoided that message..my luck😦

[@momoraii5152]

😦

[@amitendupatnaik9396]

Ty bright side u r the best helper

[@jenniferpavolini6285]

Scammer:U GOT A PRIZE!!!
Me: eh, I never look at google callender, I don’t use it, AND I don’t look at notifications

[@rmota-152]

For the Netflix one, I got that and I went to Netflix and saw everything just fine so I just ignored it.
The thing is, that's not my payment, it's my stepdad's.

[@sionk5909]

Now that you've mention it i remember i got one also, it says my payment needed to be up date, because i couldn't get to watch anything that day. When my son checked it out with Netflix my payment didn't went through so it was okay after that.
I'm so glad that my son always handle all incoming emails when i don't understand where they're coming from

[@rmota-152]

Sion K - Check the actual website to see if you are actually up to date. I hope you're safe 💗

[@justanenderman9668]

When they say my pc was hacked I’ll say “Joke on you my computer is offline.”
I’m smart so I won’t answer.

[@IShowSpeedFANACCOUNTAmongus]

Thanks for helping

[@dadoggier850]

Thx for the tip

[@rabab-tamim]

This actually happened to me once in Instagram and i told them “ what do u mean? I haven’t joined any contest “ too bad I haven’t sawn this video first

[@jennykoken]

Early squad where you guys at?!

[@jihadade156]

Ksa

[@arshmanwasim4755]

@@jihadade156 me to

[@averagecommenter3006]

Those people who fell to this scam was so greeeeeedy

[@ngshichee4332]

Thanks for telling me! i shall be careful in any of these problems! So, i can be safe in my games!

[@davidfrank5309]

When it comes to scammers I pay no mind to messages that gets sent and would often get ignored and deleted. Now if I can just block them I would be all set. ( I would just need some tips how to do that and then it would be settled once and for all)!!!

[@supergamer685]

Good thing I don't use my calendar

[@jihadade156]

No I'm using my calendar everyday 😄

[@rubberbandmanhorror2479]

Thank you

[@anidiot306]

If somebody calls and says “YOUR PC IS IN DANGER OPEN IT“ JOKES ON YOU BOTH OF THEM ARE BROKEN

[@ginathecookie]

Usually if there's a problem with a hacked PC it gets sent away to be assessed and you're told to change all your passwords..

[@sangeetakilledar3664]

this helped me a lot thanks

[@thatone.flower]

Did you just say.. GOOGLE CALENDAR?!
Me: *Falls off the chair*

[@misswooloo1662]

Jokes on you I use a paper calendar

[@DivergentBeautyFlair]

I love it wen the bright Side CZcams channel posts helpful videos like these to try to keep us safe from hacker. Thx I truly appreciate it 🙂❤️

[@friedyossieandleah]

Scammer : gimme your money 💰
Me : I don’t have any money 💰

[@zeraelizabeth4227]

Thank u I will always watch ur videos 👏🧔

[@dtpg5713]

The scammer: I'm a software company represantative
Me: And I'm a policeman

[@dailinyao88]

Lol

[@dailinyao88]

Teally

[@zaijiancelis]

Yes, calendar keeps notifying me even when i deleted it

[@wierdfox7820]

Thanks😊😊❤️❤️

[@allisonbui8514]

This started on my grandpas phone a few months ago and it’s still happening.

[@zwmrailfan]

For the Netflix account scam, I get texts all the time!! The funny thing is I don’t even have a Netflix account 😂😂

[@stormflyblue]

PFFFT

[@adaliahfrancis1033]

I'm not a Netflix lover I'm a CZcams lover

[@Givenofficial]

WHO ELSE LOVES BRIGHT SIDE
BTW i’m a CZcamsr too

[@SRPFC]

Me

[@Theprogamer-2006]

Same

[@madtricks1130]

And??

[@Fransisco_lss]

Stop self promoting without consent

[@PhoenixGami]

Me

[@harrypotterpottah7663]

This why i always get win of scamming thanks for the advice it really helps me

[@minatinairfryerisgreattocookHy]

My mom is very intelligent she always deletes those " you won a prize " message

[@spartaathens1771]

Hey... Bright side...Can u make a Video about The Famous Area 51..
..Make this Blue so that Bright side will make the video ..😉
⬇️

[@guigaingamkamei9654]

I would love that

[@olil22672]

Can you make a video of how pianos work? Awesome channel and vid!

[@heyjilian]

There’s people from other countries that are calling people telling them that they suspended their Social Security card but that’s not true don’t believe them and if you answer the call just don’t tell them your Social Security you need a call to the real Social Security. The only way Social Security communicate with you of your card being suspended is by mail.

[@rowdyairplane92]

These Scams Have Been Going On A For Year. Now They Do This To Calendars

[@janefiddler6641]

Haha Im lucky I never check my email messages 😂😂😂

[@sanjayawilarachchi1214]

I don't have an email lucky me

[@rudyharianto215]

Bright side: Scams are dangerous!
T-mobile: delete the i phone 11 give away.

[@marzjfunvlogs6312]

thank you

[@vinsovan9707]

BRIGHT SIDE: Never open suspicious E-mails!
My school e-mail: Edu-planet download now!!!!
* Me deletes it *

[@anjanaanil4448]

So true 🤣😂🤣😂

[@luongvanhien7644]

If that happens i be like ._.

[@maddoag22]

Make more of this. This really helped me make another video showing antivirus companys who makes you buy a license via email when the application is already free

[@icelandmapper42]

The dislikes are from the scammers

[@puiyeewong6227]

Your videos are helpful Bright Side

[@milk8394]

Well I don't use Google calendar because google sucks ;-;

[@Bleepbleepblorbus]

You're brain sucks for thinking that.

[@deepfriedcarpet]

ikrrrrrrrr

[@milk8394]

;-; At least I don't use Google calendar ;-;

[@Bleepbleepblorbus]

Two vs one not gonna work.

[@milk8394]

Aidan Woodward shhhh •+•

[@deansergaming1316]

I just realised I have commented on this video 3 times now