10/20/2026
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.
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Follow these tips to avoid falling victim to fake giveaways:
1 - If you see a special offer, open the official website yourself by typing the address or using a trusted bookmark, then look for the offer there.
2 - 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.
3 - Check the email address sending the message and verify the address it came from, even if it is someone you know.
4 - Only click on links and attachments from trusted sources!
5 - Beware of requests for payment via wire transfers, bitcoin, or anything requesting a large ATM cash withdrawal.
6 - If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Always stop and think before you click.
Report online scams to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov, and share this with someone who needs to know these safety tips. Be Safe online out there!