Morrisons warning: Shoppers urged to beware of voucher scam - how to spot it
MORRISONS customers are being urged to beware a scam which is circulating to offer shoppers money to spend in stores. What does it look like?
The supermarket chain, Morrisons, has become part of a scam which is circulating on Facebook. Those who shop in the supermarket are being urged to stay on the lookout for fake £50 vouchers offering money off. What should you look out for?
Morrisons shoppers have been targeted by a scam offering them a money-off voucher this week.
A voucher has been circulating which claims shoppers will get £50 off if they share a link on Facebook.
The voucher said it was released to celebrate the anniversary of Morrisons.
However, Suffolk Trading Standards examined the post and explained it is not legitimate.
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In a post on Facebook, they wrote: “A post claiming that everyone who shares a Morrisons giveaway post will be sent a £50 coupon is currently circulating on Facebook.
“It states that the coupon giveaway is in celebration of the retail giant's anniversary, and applies 'TODAY ONLY'. It features an image that supposedly depicts one of the free coupons.
“However, this post is fraudulent and has no connection to Morrisons.”
They explained the coupon is a scam and urged shoppers not to be tricked.
The post continued: “Nobody who participates will receive a coupon. If you see one of these giveaway posts, don’t be tempted to participate.
“You have no chance of winning the promised prize, and you may risk your privacy and security by sharing your personal information with online scammers.”
A Morrisons spokesperson said: "This is a scam and is not in association with Morrisons. Please do not give any of your personal details. If you feel like you have been affected please contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040."
This is not the first time scammers have tried to trick Morrisons shoppers and the supermarket chain explained what shoppers should do to avoid being scammed.
Posting on the website, the Morrisons online team said: “Phishing scams are designed to get personal and financial information from unsuspecting victims.
“We want internet users to know this is not our website and that this appears to be a scam to gain access to customers’ credit card details.”
Speaking on spam emails, they added: “If you receive one of these suspicious messages, please do not click any links, open attachments or enter personal information.
“We would never ask for your bank details in order to redeem a voucher.”
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Customers of the supplier received an email which asked them to check their details by clicking a link.
However, the seemingly genuine link could actually have compromise the safety of customers.