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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Sophie Collins

Tesco warns Irish shoppers over voucher scam taking advantage of cost of living crisis

Tesco shoppers are being warned over a scam targeting people online with involving counterfeit vouchers.

The supermarket chain has cautioned customers to watch out for the link and not to click it.

The fake offer is reportedly being circulated on Facebook, Twitter, and via email and is luring people with vouchers in exchange for taking part in a survey.

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The scam, which has been seen in the UK as well, was circulated during the Covid lockdown and has now resurfaced.

Scammers are now taking advantage of the current cost of living crisis in Ireland, knowing that many people would jump to save €50 on their weekly shopping as prices increase.

The counterfeit vouchers vary in sum, but a typical one reads: "You have been selected to take part in our short survey to get a €50 Voucher at Tesco."

The fake email contains a link to a genuine-looking phishing website that is designed to steal login credentials as well as personal and financial information.

Tesco Ireland issued an alert on its website which says: "We have become aware that the Tesco name is being used in what may be a computer scam. Consumers are being contacted by email and invited to access a Tesco survey and win a €50 gift voucher.

“Recipients are then asked to provide personal details about their home address, date of birth, and credit card information.

“Please be advised that Tesco Ireland is not involved in any such survey and would never ask for consumer details in this way.

“Should you be contacted for any such survey, please firstly contact your local Garda station to file a report.

“If you need to escalate further please contact the Garda Economic Crime Bureau on 01666 3776. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our customer care team on 1850744844.”

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