Fake ‘Punchbowl’ e-vite scam hitting Brunswick County

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new email and text message scam circulating in the area.

‘Punchbowl’ is a digital platform used to create and send online invitations and greeting cards. The sheriff’s office says people have been receiving fake Punchbowl e-invites that appear to come from family or friends.

Scammers are creating fraudulent invitations as phishing attempts designed to steal personal information and possibly install malware on your device…

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