Scammers Exploit Hype Around Starbucks Bearista Cup to Steal Data and Money, Bitdefender Antispam Lab Warns

When something goes viral, scammers are never far behind.

Bitdefender Antispam Lab has recently uncovered a global scam campaign piggybacking on the viral Starbucks Bearista Cup and the Starbucks × Hello Kitty collaboration, luring fans with promises of limited-edition gifts.

The scam emails, which are made to look like they come from Starbucks, invite users to “Take the survey – claim your Bearista cup gift.” The well-polished messages are complete with official-looking fonts, colors, and pr