Low-cost supermarket Aldi has warned customers to be aware of a trick designed to steal shoppers' personal information.
The store issued a statement following incidents of the scam where fraudsters sent a rogue social media message to obtain the confidential details.
Criminals promised to give free vouchers in exchange for personal details on Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter and email, the Manchester Evening News reports.
The fraudulent messages claim that free £250 vouchers are being handed out via a special Aldi link.
Victims are told they could get a 'free Aldi coupon' by visiting a seemingly innocent Aldi page, and then providing their personal details.
Aldi told the Mirror it is not currently running a £250 coupon promotion in a warning to shoppers.
An Aldi spokesperson said: “The vouchers being circulated online are fraudulent. We advise customers to ignore these adverts and not to share any personal information."
The supermarket has issued several tips to customers to avoid being scammed.
They are:
If you receive one of the vouchers, there are some telltale signs to watch out for - such as how you're addressed and poor grammar.
First of all, check for spelling and punctuation mistakes. Second, supermarkets are unlikely to ask you to share detailed personal information with them, so treat any such request with suspicion.
Finally, and most importantly, is the very concept itself. Just imagine the whopping cost of Aldi giving everyone £250 worth of free shopping.
