Two supermarket giants - Aldi and Tesco - have both sent out an urgent warning to people who have bought their fruit and veg.
16.03.2022 - 16:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Millions of people in the UK who use WhatsApp have been issued an urgent warning. People who use the messaging service are at risk of being scammed out of thousands of pounds, according to banking giant Lloyds.
More people than ever are now losing large amounts of money to fraudsters on the app. Victims have lost around £1,950 each on average with the high street bank now issuing a stark warning of things to look out for.
Users are being warned that the scam messages can seem "very personal" and will often use the pretence of being a family member who has lost their phone. They don't even need to know your name, as "Mum" or "Dad" may be enough, reports the Liverpool ECHO.
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Lloyds Bank said: "The story they tell can vary, but most often they will claim that because it is a new phone, they don’t have access to their internet or mobile banking account, and therefore they need urgent help with paying a bill."
The banking giant has issued the following guidance to stay safe from scammers:
Liz Ziegler, Fraud Prevention Director at Lloyds Bank, said: “Organised criminal gangs are always inventing new ways to dupe people out of their hard-earned cash, and the emergence of the WhatsApp scam over the last year shows the depths to which these heartless crooks are prepared to sink.
“This is a cruel scam which preys on someone’s love for their family and friends, and that natural instinct we all have to protect those closest to us. With fraud on the rise it’s vital that people are aware of the warning signs and how to stay safe.
"Never ever trust a message from an unknown number without first independently verifying the person’s identity,
Two supermarket giants - Aldi and Tesco - have both sent out an urgent warning to people who have bought their fruit and veg.
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