For those of you that use Facebook, beware of a post which claims that Cadbury is giving away a free hamper to celebrate its 126th birthday, but media reporting states it is fake and could actually steal your private information including bank account details.
In other words it is a phishing communication, designed to offer something for nothing, and enticing you to click on a link which will lead you to a webpage that will look genuine, but is controlled by the criminal. The criminal loves it when you click and fill out the form, especially if they identify that you use the same password for more than one online account.
The internet reporting is as recent as a few hours ago, with some reporting dating back to May of this year. In summary, Cadburys are not offering a free hamper, and remember, don’t click on links within email, text, Messenger, WhatsApp or any similar instant message services unless you are confident the sender is genuine and this is not always easy.
Any questions or concerns, please let me know
Mr Nigel Sutton 8517
Cyber Protect Officer
Serious & Organised Crime (Intelligence and Specialist Crime Department)
Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Hinchingbrooke Park,
Huntingdon, PE29 6NP
