The email promises shoppers that they can claim a free Smeg kettle, which usually sells for up to £189
Currys shoppers have been warned to be on the lookout for a scam email in their inboxes as it could be used to steal their personal data. An email which looks as though it's from the tech retailer has been circulating at the moment, promising customers that they can get their hands on a free Smeg kettle if they complete a survey.
Dojo says the scam follows the same design and templates of other phishing emails it has seen. Previously fraudsters have posed as Argos and offered out free air fryers to people filling out surveys. Having acquired the stolen card details, scammers are then using them to make lavish online purchases and empty bank accounts. This causes a huge financial and psychological impact on victims.
A spokesperson from Currys said: “I can confirm that these phishing emails were not sent by us, and appear to be part of a fraudulent operation where criminals are using household brand names such as Currys, to defraud members of the public. We are doing all we can to try and stop these scams and would strongly urge members of the public to report any receipt of such emails to Action Fraud, as well as marking them as ‘phishing’ in your inbox.
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