Fake £750 Tesco Voucher Scam Rips Off TikTok Users
A nasty scam is doing the rounds on TikTok, promising a free £750 Tesco voucher. But beware – it’s a clever trick designed to steal your personal info.
The Scam Uncovered
Scam posts claim to be from disgruntled ex-Tesco employees, urging users to visit TesOffer.com to claim their £750 voucher. But investigations reveal the offer is bogus – a phishing ploy aimed at stealing your data.
How to Spot a Fake Offer
These kinds of scams are buzzing across social media. Here’s how to dodge them:
- Check the Source: Only trust verified accounts with a blue tick on Facebook or Twitter. Fake pages won’t have this.
- Watch the Language: Scam posts often have poor grammar and spelling mistakes.
- Beware Suspicious Links: If a post asks you to comment, share, then click a dodgy site requesting personal or financial info, steer clear!
What Tesco Says
A Tesco spokesperson told Which?: “Tesco UK only has one Facebook page – facebook.com/Tesco. Any other pages are scams. Social media users should avoid clicking on them.”
Tesco has reported the fake pages and stresses it never runs free voucher competitions on Facebook or any social platform.
Spotting & Reporting Scams
If you see suspicious posts, here’s what to do:
- Click the top right corner of the post and select ‘Report post.’
- Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve shared personal or financial details.
- Report the scam to Action Fraud, or the police in Scotland.
If you lose money and your bank won’t refund it, you can escalate your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Stay Alert, Stay Safe
Authorities urge everyone to stay vigilant and share warnings about such scams. Spreading the word helps keep others safe from these ruthless fraudsters.
