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Scamming - Fraud
The "Argos Pallets 1.78" post below, which claims every year a lot of unclaimed parcels accumulate and Argos distribute them for only £1.78, is a scam. The scam is being shared on social media websites like Facebook. Social media users are asked not to click the link in it that the post asks them to do in order to fill out a form. This is because the website the link goes to may steal personal and financial information.
Every year a lot of unclaimed parcels accumulate at the post office. According to the rules, Argos can throw these parcels away, but they run a charity event and distribute random parcels for just £1.78. You can easily get an iPhone, any kitchen appliance such as a hoover, and other items.Everyone can get pallets by filling out the form at👉 hxxps://bit.ly/argos-palIetsLimited quantity🔓
Every year a lot of unclaimed parcels accumulate at the post office. According to the rules, Argos can throw these parcels away, but they run a charity event and distribute random parcels for just £1.78. You can easily get an iPhone, any kitchen appliance such as a hoover, and other items.
Everyone can get pallets by filling out the form at👉 hxxps://bit.ly/argos-palIets
Limited quantity🔓
To verify the authenticity of a promotion or get information regarding a Argos giveway, please go to their legitimate social websites below:
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I ready the small print, as when I clicked on the £1.78 and answered the questions, it took me to the page where you put bank details in. The small print says I would be charged £3.00 now, and then £19.95 in 3 days, and then £19.95 every 14 days, until I cancelled. It didn't feel right that the £1.78 turns out to be an automatic "take money out of your account" racket. I didn't give bank details.
Nearly fell for it but stopped at last bit and didn't give my card details. How many more people are going to fall for this.Its only 1.78 but you add that up when there is lots of people and it s a tidy sum. If it sounds to good to be true then it is!
I paid last Wednesday till no I didn’t get its a scam
Oh No!I have paid £3 for a argos pallet, if it's a con what do I do now please
Contact your bank to reverse the charge. Ask your bank for help in preventing the scammers from using your card fraudulently.
Could they charge me for something else without me knowing later down the line?I didn't even get an email so I can't track the site or log I to whatever I signed up for
Yes they do. I stupidly fell victim toThis scam last week,I paid the £3 and then had another £20taken from my account a few days later. I contacted my bankAnd spoke to the fraud team who reversed the payments and I am now waiting for a new bank card.
If it sounds too good to be true it pretty is...
