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Manchester Evening News
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Levi Winchester & Jessica Sansome

Morrisons shoppers issued warning to watch out for new scam

Morrisons shoppers have been warned over a new scam which could see your personal details stolen.

Emails are being sent on to customers posing as the supermarket and claims the recipient has been chosen to enter a prize draw to win Morrisons vouchers worth £100, £500 or £1,000.

However, this is not from the supermarket and there is no prize draw.

It asks you to fill out a survey with your details, which will be sent to fraudsters who could then use your information to gain access to your bank accounts, the Mirror reports.

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The message on the email reads: "It's your lucky day! Today, Tuesday, 06 July 2021, your details have been randomly chosen from our computer system to participate in our weekly satisfaction evaluation.

"It will only require 1 minute of your time and 1 in every 10 users receives an amazing prize."

The email then gives a countdown, claiming you have “04 minutes and 46 seconds” to take part in the survey.

Creating a sense of urgency is a tactic often used by scammers to pressure you into handing over details.

The email that has been sent out to shoppers (Mirror/Handout)

It adds: "If you don’t participate, your entry will automatically go to the next user."

The message also contains grammatical errors including "todays prizes" instead of "today’s prizes".

A Morrisons spokesperson said: "This email is designed by third-parties posing as Morrisons, for the purpose of fraudulent activity.

"Please do not click any links, open attachments or enter personal information. We would never ask for your bank details in order to redeem vouchers."

Those receiving any suspicious emails or texts can report them to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040.

To get the latest email updates from the Manchester Evening News, click here.

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