what is a phishing scam

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office issued a public warning on May 1, 2026, regarding a fraudulent phishing scheme involving digital invitations that target local residents. Scammers are reportedly spoofing a popular greeting card platform to harvest personal information. Authorities identified that the deceptive messages appear to be sent from known family members or friends via the Punchbowl digital platform. Punchbowl is a legitimate service used for sending online invitations and greeting cards, which the attackers are now exploiting to gain trust. The fraudulent invitations serve as phi