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The Agora => UK & World News => Hoaxes & Scams => Topic started by: Maik on Tuesday, 10 July, 2018 @ 02:51:24

Title: Argos fake refund scam
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 10 July, 2018 @ 02:51:24
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Argos text scam tricks customers through fake refund message

Cyber criminals are sending text messages that appear to come from Argos in an attempt to fool customers of the retail giant into sharing their personal information, including their payment details.

One scam message shared by a would-be victim on social media, stated: "Your Argos credit card has a refund of £270 from an overpayment." The message includes a link to what appears to be the Argos website, however leads to a phishing website designed to steal a person's personal information.
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/argos-text-scam-customers-fake-message-refund-phishing-a8438721.html