[Sethia Soliman]

URGENT: ALDI warns shoppers about a new hoax that has scammed over 4,000 customers​

As people are struggling to afford necessities amid price hikes, cruel fraudsters are taking it as an opportunity to lure them into falling for a scam that promises to take a little burden off their shoulders.

Australians have been urged to be cautious about a new sophisticated hoax targeting ALDI customers.

The scam, which has circulated on Facebook, claims to give shoppers a box of free groceries, as well as the chance to win gift vouchers worth $500.

More than 4,000 customers have fallen for the fake promotion, which has amassed over 15,000 likes, comments, and shares on the platform.

If they are asking for your credit card details, stay away from them! Source: PCS​

The post was created by a bogus ‘ALDI Fans’ Facebook account, which used the grocery giant’s famous logo as its profile photo to convince users that they are dealing with the genuine retailer.

Heart-wrenchingly, cybercriminals are targeting vulnerable Australians who may be struggling to afford groceries as the cost of living escalates.

The post read: ‘With the cost of living going through the roof, we thought we would help out this summer.’

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‘We will be sending each person who shares and comments by August 17th one of these food boxes delivered the next day. Each box is full of essential groceries worth $50. We’re also placing a $500 voucher in 25 boxes.’

After a user interacts with the post, they are contacted by the fake ALDI page and are asked for their private details through an external site. They are then asked to cover the shipping fee of their free box, giving the scammers access to their credit card information.

Thousands of ALDI shoppers have commented on the post in hopes to get their hands on the free groceries, with several detailing why the free groceries would mean a lot to them.

The scammer’s Facebook post. Source: 7News​

‘I would love to get this as living on one income with the price increases is hard.’ shared one.

‘This would help heaps in a household of five. I need help feeding my sick dad who I care for too.’ another added.

‘This would be great for my family right now.’ a third wrote

A spokesperson for ALDI has addressed the issue and urged shoppers to be vigilant.

‘We encourage Australians to always remain wary of any offers seen on unofficial social media pages or websites and to report any scams to Scamwatch,’ the spokesperson said.

The ACCC’s Scamwatch explained that phishing scams–such as this ALDI Facebook post–work by manipulating consumers into believing they’re dealing with a genuine retailer.

‘Phishing messages are designed to look genuine, and often copy the format used by the organisation the scammer is pretending to represent, including their branding and logo,’ it explained.

‘They will take you to a fake website that looks like the real deal but has a slightly different address. For example, if the legitimate site is “www.realbank.com.au”, the scammer may use an address like “www.reallbank.com”.’

‘If you provide the scammer with your details online or over the phone, they will use them to carry out fraudulent activities, such as using your credit cards and stealing your money.’

If you ever encounter a dodgy post on social media, please report it here. One of the best ways to combat scammers is by spreading awareness and warning people about their seemingly genuine offers, so feel free to share suspicious messages or emails in the Scam Watch forum too.

What are your thoughts on this latest scam? Have you stumbled across the post mentioned? Let us know in the comments below.

Learn more about phishing scams by watching the video below.

Source: iluli by Mike Lamb​

 

[Bmagra]

I am so careful of these kind of scams. The ALDI one is very hard to spot but I always check the spelling and they spelled ALDI as AIDI. It is sometimes so hard when the scam tugs at one’s emotions and needs.

 

[Pat T]

I am so careful of these kind of scams. The ALDI one is very hard to spot but I always check the spelling and they spelled ALDI as AIDI. It is sometimes so hard when the scam tugs at one’s emotions and needs.

If it sounds too good to be true, DELETE it.

 

[Glenda48]

Reading the post it states that “Summer is coming”. That is an indicator to question is there something wrong here? I was duped last year by the iPhone hoax so I look into things more closely now. I was picked at a time when I was most vulnerable, having just lost my husband. These scammers are so convincing and you must have your wits about you. I was almost done again recently but this time I listened to my gut feeling and hung up on them.

 

[MaggieOs]

I would be very wary of anything suggesting that Aldi would deliver the groceries. Aldi don't deliver!!

 

[Jethrotull]

As people are struggling to afford necessities amid price hikes, cruel fraudsters are taking it as an opportunity to lure them into falling for a scam that promises to take a little burden off their shoulders.

Australians have been urged to be cautious about a new sophisticated hoax targeting ALDI customers.

The scam, which has circulated on Facebook, claims to give shoppers a box of free groceries, as well as the chance to win gift vouchers worth $500.

More than 4,000 customers have fallen for the fake promotion, which has amassed over 15,000 likes, comments, and shares on the platform.

If they are asking for your credit card details, stay away from them! Source: PCS​

The post was created by a bogus ‘ALDI Fans’ Facebook account, which used the grocery giant’s famous logo as its profile photo to convince users that they are dealing with the genuine retailer.

Heart-wrenchingly, cybercriminals are targeting vulnerable Australians who may be struggling to afford groceries as the cost of living escalates.

The post read: ‘With the cost of living going through the roof, we thought we would help out this summer.’

​

‘We will be sending each person who shares and comments by August 17th one of these food boxes delivered the next day. Each box is full of essential groceries worth $50. We’re also placing a $500 voucher in 25 boxes.’

After a user interacts with the post, they are contacted by the fake ALDI page and are asked for their private details through an external site. They are then asked to cover the shipping fee of their free box, giving the scammers access to their credit card information.

Thousands of ALDI shoppers have commented on the post in hopes to get their hands on the free groceries, with several detailing why the free groceries would mean a lot to them.

The scammer’s Facebook post. Source: 7News​

‘I would love to get this as living on one income with the price increases is hard.’ shared one.

‘This would help heaps in a household of five. I need help feeding my sick dad who I care for too.’ another added.

‘This would be great for my family right now.’ a third wrote

A spokesperson for ALDI has addressed the issue and urged shoppers to be vigilant.

‘We encourage Australians to always remain wary of any offers seen on unofficial social media pages or websites and to report any scams to Scamwatch,’ the spokesperson said.

The ACCC’s Scamwatch explained that phishing scams–such as this ALDI Facebook post–work by manipulating consumers into believing they’re dealing with a genuine retailer.

‘Phishing messages are designed to look genuine, and often copy the format used by the organisation the scammer is pretending to represent, including their branding and logo,’ it explained.

‘They will take you to a fake website that looks like the real deal but has a slightly different address. For example, if the legitimate site is “www.realbank.com.au”, the scammer may use an address like “www.reallbank.com”.’

‘If you provide the scammer with your details online or over the phone, they will use them to carry out fraudulent activities, such as using your credit cards and stealing your money.’

If you ever encounter a dodgy post on social media, please report it here. One of the best ways to combat scammers is by spreading awareness and warning people about their seemingly genuine offers, so feel free to share suspicious messages or emails in the Scam Watch forum too.

What are your thoughts on this latest scam? Have you stumbled across the post mentioned? Let us know in the comments below.

Learn more about phishing scams by watching the video below.

Source: iluli by Mike Lamb​

Also a scam email from Apple, saying that my new phone is in being shipped and invoice for $1498 .. if I didn’t order it to ring a number.. I will report it to ACCC..

 

[lozat54]

If it sounds too good to be true, DELETE it.

On the money Terri! Seriously how many warnings do people need?!?!? Don’t buy anything from a social media page, the majority are just false sites - you order but never receive the goods or they’re scams!! Wake up !!

 

[Suzanne rose]

I would be very wary of anything suggesting that Aldi would deliver the groceries. Aldi don't deliver!!

 

[Suzanne rose]

If it's too good to be true then usually it's a scam.

I stay away from everything like this.

I used to enter alot of competitions but now also stay away from that as well unless it's something I know is genuine eg sunrise or TV competitions or a magazine completion

 

[JayKay]

Don't become weary of being wary!
Don't provide any details to anyone you don't know.
Best not to answer any phone calls unless you recognise the number, and they don't leave a Voicemail, and you still don't recognise the number.
No matter how much you might be in need, getting scammed is not what you need.
Seek help from your local charities eg Salvation Army, Red Cross, Rotary.....local Church for a food voucher.

 

[Maurie7]

It's a pity Facebook couldn't sort out the scammers that advertise on there instead of putting people in Facebook jail for having an opinion, most of the sponsored ads on there are dodgy.

 

[gordon1940]

Don't become weary of being wary!
Don't provide any details to anyone you don't know.
Best not to answer any phone calls unless you recognise the number, and they don't leave a Voicemail, and you still don't recognise the number.
No matter how much you might be in need, getting scammed is not what you need.
Seek help from your local charities eg Salvation Army, Red Cross, Rotary.....local Church for a food voucher.

LOVE it! “Don’t become weary of being wary” C,mon all. Use it!

 

[Ezzy]

As people are struggling to afford necessities amid price hikes, cruel fraudsters are taking it as an opportunity to lure them into falling for a scam that promises to take a little burden off their shoulders.

Australians have been urged to be cautious about a new sophisticated hoax targeting ALDI customers.

The scam, which has circulated on Facebook, claims to give shoppers a box of free groceries, as well as the chance to win gift vouchers worth $500.

More than 4,000 customers have fallen for the fake promotion, which has amassed over 15,000 likes, comments, and shares on the platform.

If they are asking for your credit card details, stay away from them! Source: PCS​

The post was created by a bogus ‘ALDI Fans’ Facebook account, which used the grocery giant’s famous logo as its profile photo to convince users that they are dealing with the genuine retailer.

Heart-wrenchingly, cybercriminals are targeting vulnerable Australians who may be struggling to afford groceries as the cost of living escalates.

The post read: ‘With the cost of living going through the roof, we thought we would help out this summer.’

​

‘We will be sending each person who shares and comments by August 17th one of these food boxes delivered the next day. Each box is full of essential groceries worth $50. We’re also placing a $500 voucher in 25 boxes.’

After a user interacts with the post, they are contacted by the fake ALDI page and are asked for their private details through an external site. They are then asked to cover the shipping fee of their free box, giving the scammers access to their credit card information.

Thousands of ALDI shoppers have commented on the post in hopes to get their hands on the free groceries, with several detailing why the free groceries would mean a lot to them.

The scammer’s Facebook post. Source: 7News​

‘I would love to get this as living on one income with the price increases is hard.’ shared one.

‘This would help heaps in a household of five. I need help feeding my sick dad who I care for too.’ another added.

‘This would be great for my family right now.’ a third wrote

A spokesperson for ALDI has addressed the issue and urged shoppers to be vigilant.

‘We encourage Australians to always remain wary of any offers seen on unofficial social media pages or websites and to report any scams to Scamwatch,’ the spokesperson said.

The ACCC’s Scamwatch explained that phishing scams–such as this ALDI Facebook post–work by manipulating consumers into believing they’re dealing with a genuine retailer.

‘Phishing messages are designed to look genuine, and often copy the format used by the organisation the scammer is pretending to represent, including their branding and logo,’ it explained.

‘They will take you to a fake website that looks like the real deal but has a slightly different address. For example, if the legitimate site is “www.realbank.com.au”, the scammer may use an address like “www.reallbank.com”.’

‘If you provide the scammer with your details online or over the phone, they will use them to carry out fraudulent activities, such as using your credit cards and stealing your money.’

If you ever encounter a dodgy post on social media, please report it here. One of the best ways to combat scammers is by spreading awareness and warning people about their seemingly genuine offers, so feel free to share suspicious messages or emails in the Scam Watch forum too.

What are your thoughts on this latest scam? Have you stumbled across the post mentioned? Let us know in the comments below.

Learn more about phishing scams by watching the video below.

Source: iluli by Mike Lamb​

Certainly a lot of 'low life's' out there ready to take the needy 'for a ride'. With so much new technology in computers today it is easy to be scammed as we are unaware of scams. This Aldi one where something free is given if the postage is paid via Credit Card details appears to be widespread. l have seen some promising a free one month course of medications if the postage is paid via a card. As an 'oldie' who is computer illiterate l am very wary of these 'carrots.'