Evite

Colorado residents, including Alie Mitisek, fell victim to a phishing scam disguised as fake Evite and Paperless Post invitations, leading to compromised email accounts. The Federal Trade Commission and AARP ElderWatch warn that scammers exploit digital invitations for events like graduations and family gatherings to steal login credentials and spread the scam further.

The article warns about phishing scams using hacked email accounts to send Evite-style party invitations. These scams are sent to contacts of compromised accounts and come in various formats. Users are advised not to click on such emails and to verify with the sender.

The article warns about scam invitations during events like weddings, which mimic platforms like Evite and Paperless Post to steal login credentials. The FTC advises checking sender emails, links, and avoiding entering credentials on such invitations. Victims should change passwords and enable two-factor authentication if compromised.