Bitdefender Labs warns of Pinterest ad scams impersonating Amazon clearance sales
For years, online shopping scams mostly affected platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. But scammers never stick to a single modus operandi—they invade spaces where they’re not as expected, such as Pinterest.
A recent analysis from Ionuț Baltariu of Bitdefender Labs reveals a growing wave of scam ads on Pinterest that impersonate major brands like Amazon to lure unsuspecting users into fake “clearance sales.”
Note: Amazon, Pinterest, and other brands mentioned in this article are cited
