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Urgent alert: Warning issued over new Woolworths $100 off scam that’s hit Facebook today

‘I’m so wary of scams, but this one looks really convincing’ - by Amy Sinclair
  • 19 Nov 2019

An urgent alert has been issued over a sophisticated new Woolworths scam which is doing the rounds on Facebook today. 

The alarming post - which is made to look like an official Woolworths post and includes the supermarket giant’s logo - offers users $100 off their shop when they use the coupon. 

Urgent alert: Warning issued over new Woolworths $100 off scam that’s hit Facebook today

To activate the supposed coupon, the post claims Facebook users need to share the coupon to friends and family - exposing even more Aussies to the shocking scam. They also claim the offer is part of an official Woolworths announcement, which is not true. 

Says the post: ‘Woolworths has announced that every customer that shares this link will be sent a $100 coupon for its anniversary. TODAY ONLY.’

It also includes an image and official-looking barcode, with the Woolworths logo, catch phrase and other branding being used to try and fool even more hard-working Aussies. 

Says one user on Facebook: ‘I’m so wary of scams, but this one looks really convincing.’ Added another: ‘They usually pop up on my phone, I wasn’t expecting to see it on Facebook. It looks so convincing.’

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Image: Facebook

Woolworths, meanwhile, says they’ve already reported the scam to the ACCC’s SCAM Watch - and have urged customers to be vigilant. 

'We encourage our customers to be vigilant of online and mobile phishing scams, which seek to imitate well-known brands to collect personal information,' a Woolworths spokesperson tells New Idea Food. 

'We will never ask our customers for their personal or banking details in unsolicited communications. 

'We report scams to the ACCC's SCAM Watch and regularly update our Scam Alerts page on our website to help keep customers secure online.'

Amy Sinclair
Amy Sinclair
Amy Sinclair is the editor of New Idea Food. She is a former weekly magazine editor who loves all things food, cooking and eating - especially the eating! When she's not looking after her three children, you'll find her in the kitchen or busily hiding online shopping purchases from her husband.

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