Fake Tesco competition email scam that tricks YOU into handing over bank details
The email ask customers to fill in a feedback survey in exchange for a prize but really it's a hoax to trick you into disclosing your personal details
SCAMMERS claiming to be from Tesco are running a fake competition in an attempt to steal your bank details.
Fraudsters are targeting potential victims with an email asking them to fill in a survey to be in with a chance of winning prizes.
The link takes you to a form on an external website where is asks you to handover your personal details.
Winners are then asked to choose one of three prizes and to pay £4.95 to cover the postage costs.
One Tesco customer, who wishes to remain anonymous, contacted the to warn others not to fall for the scam.
They warned that the email was sent from a "very authentic Tesco site" and that they qualified to be entered into a prize draw if they filled out a customer satisfaction survey.
How to spot a fake email
IF you've received an email or text message claiming to be from your bank or a retailer, then these are the things you should look out for:
- Your bank or the retailer will always address a customer by name
- They will never ask a customer for their PIN, password or full memorable information
- 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 information
- They would never ask a customer to email or text them PINs, card details or passwords
- Customers should not click on any links in emails if they have concerns
- Customers are encouraged to call their bank if they have any concerns about an email they have received
"I opted for the CBC oil. The winner was asked to only pay postage of £4.95. I clicked the link for the goods which did not lead to the product I had selected (CBC oil)," they told the Daily Mail.
"I became suspicious and called Tesco customer service department, which had no idea about the offer - it was a scam. I sent the real Tesco the email and pics of the scam Tesco site."
The supermarket confirmed that the email is a fake and has urged customers not to open it.
It added that it only ever ran competitions with accredited marketing agencies and would never ask for money in exchange for a reward.
Customers can report a scam to its customer service team on 0800 505555.
LATEST ON FRAUD AND SCAMS
It's not the first time Tesco customers have been targeted by scammers - last year fraudsters sent emails to Tesco Bank customers about a new fake voucher scheme.
Morrisons shoppers were also warned about a fake voucher scam which could con them out of their bank details.
The number of people being targeted by fake emails and text messages claiming to be from the TV licensing company is on the rise.
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