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Rachel Pugh

Morrisons issues urgent scam warning after fraudsters send 'suspicious' messages

Fraudsters are targeting Morrisons shoppers with a scam aimed at getting their personal details.

The supermarket posted a warning on its website warning shoppers to stay vigilant.

Scammers have sent emails, texts and social media posts posing as Morrisons in a bid to shoppers' details.

The fake message offers customers £40 worth of vouchers, the Manchester Evening News reports .

The warning shared by Morrisons reads: "We are aware of a number of spam emails, text messages and social media posts from third-parties posing as Morrisons for the purpose of fraudulent activity.

"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 personal details in order to redeem a voucher.

"If you believe you have been contacted please contact us on '0345 611 6111' or call Action Fraud on '0300 123 2040'.

"You can also visit 'www.actionfruad.police.uk' to report fraudulent activity to the authorities."

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