The Starbucks Yeti Rambler Tumbler Reward Scam Uses Fake Emails to Steal Credit Card Information

A new phishing campaign is impersonating Starbucks and offering a free Yeti Rambler Tumbler as a reward for completing a short survey. The email claims you have been selected as a winner, then redirects victims through multiple fraudulent survey and prize pages before presenting a fake checkout form that collects personal information and credit card details. None of these pages are associated with Starbucks.

The scam begins with an email sent from an address such as alert-0978@x0w8a.mail.store.ass0028.eritrea.uk.com. This sender address has no connection to Starbucks and is part of a network of randomly generated subdomains used by large scale phishing operations. The email uses urgency, reward language, and brand impersonation to lure users into clicking a survey link.

The Scam Email

The message states that you have “won” a Starbucks Yeti Rambler Tumbler and must claim it immediately before the offer expires. The email includes:

• A congratulatory message
• A claim that you are a selected Starbucks member

The goal is to push victims into clicking the included buttons without questioning the legitimacy of the promotion.

The Fake Starbucks Survey Page

The initial link leads to a fake Starbucks themed survey hosted on a fraudulent domain. The page displays the Starbucks logo, a date stamp, and multiple questions unrelated to any real Starbucks promotion. Completing the survey does not verify eligibility. It simply routes victims deeper into the scam funnel.

The Fake Yeti Rambler Tumbler Reward Page

After completing the fake survey, victims are shown a page claiming they are eligible to receive a Starbucks branded Yeti Rambler Tumbler. The page emphasizes scarcity and urgency with countdown timers and phrases such as “limited time” and “expires today.” These tactics are commonly used in reward scam networks to pressure users into continuing the process.

The Phishing Checkout Page

The final stage of the scam redirects victims to a payment page on greatdealstoshare.com. This domain is recently registered and has no ties to Starbucks or Yeti. The page displays a fake product listing for a “Yeti 42oz Rambler” priced at $11.52. It requests full personal and billing information, including:

• Full name

This information is harvested by scammers for fraudulent charges, identity theft, and resale on criminal marketplaces.

The Domains Behind the Scam

The scam uses multiple domains to avoid detection and prolong the lifespan of the campaign. Two key domains involved are:

• maximumwaxwin.shop which hosts the fake Starbucks survey
• greatdealstoshare.com which hosts the credit card phishing checkout

WHOIS records show that these domains were recently registered, use privacy shielding services, and are hosted through companies frequently associated with short lived phishing operations. None of the domains or hosting providers have any legitimate relationship with Starbucks or Yeti.

Why This Scam Works

Scammers rely on the popularity of Starbucks and Yeti products to increase the likelihood that victims will engage. The scam uses several psychological triggers, including:

• Brand familiarity

These elements create a false perception of legitimacy while concealing the true criminal intent.

Red Flags in This Scam

• The sender email is not associated with Starbucks

What To Do If You Receive This Email

• Do not click any links

Fake brand reward scams continue to spread across email and social media as scammers attempt to harvest sensitive information. Always verify promotions directly on official websites instead of clicking links in unsolicited emails. For more scam alerts, visit the Botcrawl Scams section.