BRITS are being warned of travel insurance scams ahead of the summer holidays.
Consumer champion Which? is alerting anyone travelling abroad this summer to be aware of the scams circulating on social media platforms.
Adverts on Facebook and Instagram are promising “free travel insurance for those over 55” as part of a new government initiative.
These are scam adverts, and the government are not offering any free travel insurance promotions.
Which? warns: “These ads are a con to get you to part with your personal data and financial information.
“You can report scam ads on social media by selecting the three dots in the top right corner and pressing report.
“Phishing websites can be reported to the National Cyber Security Centre.”
Tesco £500 scam warning
Tesco customers are being targeted by the phishing email scam, which claims to offer shoppers the chance to claim a £500 gift card.
However, following the links in the email will take victims to a malicious survey website which asks you to answer questions.
The questions will reveal your personal and financial information which can then be used to steal your identity.
If you receive the scam email, you should not click on any links.
You can report the email by forwarding it to report@phishing.gov.uk and phishing websites can be reported to the National Cyber Security Centre.
A warning from Tesco said: “Using fake emails to get hold of someone's personal details is called 'phishing'. You might receive an email that looks real, as though it's from Tesco, but it may ask you for personal information that we would never ask for.
“The email is most likely fake if it asks you for passwords, Clubcard number, date of birth, or banking details. Some fake emails may ask you to click a link to another website.
“If you're unsure about the email in the first place, it's best to delete it.
“Remember, we'll never ask you for personal information in an email unless you've contacted us first and we're replying to you directly. We will NEVER ask you for your password.”
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