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Superbalist phishing scam sneakily asks for your credit card info

By Andy Walker

25 Feb 2019

Clothing retailer Superbalist on Monday alerted users that a new phishing scam is doing the rounds via SMS and email.

Image credit: Memeburn via Superbalist

In a tweet, the South African retailed noted that a “few” of its customers have been targeted by the scam.

Unfortunately a few of our customers have been targeted by a phishing scam. They received fraudulent emails and/or SMSes requesting them to update their credit card details via a link.
— Superbalist.com (@superbalist) February 25, 2019

“They received fraudulent emails and/or SMSes requesting them to update their credit card details via a link,” the tweet continued.

Other SMSes are also surfacing, suggesting that users can receive up to 70% discounts by visiting a link.

And judging by screenshots shared online, the fake site linked bears an uncanny resemblance to Superbalist’s official mobile site.

Hey guys, new scam. Do NOT enter your details.
Superbalist would already have your details. pic.twitter.com/AWwjrD0mcV
— 2 Chainz �� (@NotYetUhuru_) February 25, 2019

Thought I was tripping when I saw "update your payment details" bathong �� pic.twitter.com/JHXzXz5jyi
— Refilwe S. (@fiiilwe_) February 25, 2019

"Hi dear customer" gave it away. pic.twitter.com/LFVxvWgrVM
— Mbals (@Mbali_Mntungwa) February 25, 2019

The site’s URL however is spelled incorrectly: note, “Superballst” rather than “Superbalist”.

The url spelling is incorrect pic.twitter.com/BG3iPNLoUs
— Qanita Smith (@QanitaNina) February 25, 2019

“Please note that Superbalist would never request you to update credit card details via an email or SMS so anything of this nature should immediately be deleted,” the retailer urged in a follow-up tweet.

The domain has been blocked and we are investigating further. Please note that Superbalist would never request you to update credit card details via an email or SMS so anything of this nature should immediately be deleted.
— Superbalist.com (@superbalist) February 25, 2019

Superbalist noted that the domain linking to the fake website has since been blocked. The company is also currently investigating the matter.

About Andy Walker

Camper by day, run-and-gunner by night, Andy is editor at Memeburn and prefers his toast like his coffee -- dark and crunchy. Specialising in spotting the next big Instagram cat star, Andy also dabbles in smartphone and game reviews over on Gearburn.