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09:21 17/03/2021
The automated call states that your Tesco order has been placed and your account will be debited £350. The call goes on to say “if this is not the right amount, please press 1 to go through to our fraud team”.
With this type of call, if ‘1’ is pressed, the scammer will attempt to gain as many personal details as possible from you, including your bank details.
These are smart criminals who know what they’re doing, and they will often appear genuine. If you receive a call like this, it’s best to hang up and either check your Tesco online account yourself, or call Tesco directly from a number you have obtained.
You can help protect yourself from such scams by following this advice:
You can report any incidents where you’ve fallen victim to this type of fraud to us, either online HERE, by emailing [email protected] or by calling us on 101.