Overview
- The scam falsely advertises North Face backpacks for two euros on Facebook, using fake Decathlon branding to appear legitimate.
- Victims are directed to a counterfeit website mimicking Decathlon's official site, where they are prompted to provide personal and banking information.
- Fraudsters employ fabricated testimonials, including stories of ex-Decathlon employees, to lend emotional credibility to the scam.
- Clicking the fraudulent links may expose users to malware capable of stealing passwords and compromising devices.
- Authorities urge users to verify website URLs, update antivirus software, report suspicious posts, and secure banking credentials immediately.