Food Hamper Scams

Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, is urging constituents not to be fooled by scam emails.

Mr Rowlands has added his voice to a warning from North Wales Police about fraudulent messages claiming recipients have won a free M&S hamper.

He said:

“These days more than ever we all have to be on the lookout for scammers and be especially aware of fake emails which can appear to offer you a good deal but the offers do not exist.

“I would urge anyone not to be fooled if they receive a message claiming to be from M&S congratulating them on being chosen for a chance to win a free afternoon tea hamper.

“It is extremely annoying that there are unscrupulous people out there attempting to scam the public like this and I am happy to highlight this particular problem.

“Please be very careful when you receive any messages and always double check if you are not sure of the sources. Remember if something looks too good to be true then it usually is.”

The email says it is a special offer from M&S saying you have been chosen for an exclusive chance to receive an afternoon tea letterbox hamper by filling in a quick survey.

Dewi Owen, North Wales Police, Cyber Crime Officer, North Wales Police is warning people to avoid clicking on the !ink as It will lead to a fraudulent website that will attempt to steal your personal and/or financial information. 

If you can, report any suspicious emails that you receive by forwarding them to:

report@phishing.gov.uk

Pictured - Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales.