Primark has issued a scam alert to shoppers who are being targeted by fake Facebook pages and accounts posing as the retail giant. The clothing retailer is warning that customers have been targeted by a Facebook scam(see below) where fake accounts and pages are being used by scammers to con potential victims out of their information while posing as the chain, offering vouchers and giveaways.
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In a message on its Facebook account, Primark said: "We have been made aware of some social media posts from fake accounts offering Primark Competitions, Giveaways, Vouchers/Goodie Bags."
"We can confirm we have no connection to these accounts and are working hard to have them removed. For peace of mind, our official Primark accounts have a blue verified tick next to them and we would never ask for your personal information in this way."
The official Primark Facebook page is located at:
Facebook users should always go to the official page to confirm the authenticity of a promotion or giveaway.