Scammers target Tesco shoppers with texts claiming they have a 'package waiting' - how to spot a fake

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Scammers target Tesco shoppers with texts claiming they have a 'package waiting' - make sure you're aware

You'll be asked to fill in a form including your personal details, such as your name and address, before "revealing your gift".

Shoppers have reported that the text messages are sent from different phone numbers, including 43754, 43898 and 38448.The text messages are likely to have been sent to random phone numbers, not just Tesco shoppers. This is called phishing. The bank would never ask a customer to click on a link in an email or text message that takes you to a page which asks you for your username, password or any other informationCustomers should not click on any links in emails if they have concerns

The supermarket's social media team has confirmed that the messages are actually a scam and is warning shoppers not to fall for the nasty trick.

 

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