Warning over text messages

CHESHIRE Constabulary are urging caution after fraudsters have sent text messages claiming to be from Argos.

Victims receive a text saying: “Your Argos credit card has a refund of £270 from an overpayment.”

The message then directs victims to a website that is designed to steal your personal information and scam you out of pocket.

Action Fraud, the national fraud and cyber crime reporting centre, said: “These fake text messages purport to be from Argos and claim that you’re owed a refund.

“The link in the messages lead to phishing websites designed to steal your personal information, as well as payment details.

“Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it’s a scam.

“Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text.”