Wollongong police have put a warning out via social media over a number of gift card scams circulating at the moment.
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The scams are being sent via SMS and claim to be from a well-known and reputable retailer, with a link offering a “$50 Christmas Gift Card”.
Rather than receive some extra cash for Christmas pudding, once the link is opened all personal data and financial details are stolen from the device.
If received delete immediately, while police say don’t open anything that looks “too good to be true”.
Police advise that numerous other scams like this will be circulating around the Christmas period.
Keep your personal details safe, and don't open anything that doesn't seem right.