Bunnings Warehouse Voucher Scam
September 2, 2014 | Fraud
NetSafe and Consumer Affairs have recently received reports of an online scam targeting Kiwis that uses the name of the well-known DIY chain Bunnings Warehouse.
Online adverts appearing on popular New Zealand websites and Facebook suggest that individuals can enter a competition to win up to $2000 of Bunnings vouchers or a $2000 Gift Card.
Bunnings have confirmed that these offers are not legitimate and internet users should be alert to further scams using the Bunnings name.
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Consumer Affairs and Bunnings also encourage customers to help eliminate these scams and protect others by reporting your experience.
An example of the promotional material shown online or sent by email:
A scam victim took an online survey after clicking on a ‘Robin Williams final voice call' link appearing on their Facebook news feed and received the following email:
Dear <name>
We are pleased to inform you that you may be a possible winner with the right to claim a prize: $2,000 Bunnings Warehouse Gift Card!
Please verify your claim as soon as possible as all prizes that are not claimed will be entered into a new draw.
Make sure you don't miss out on this chance!
Enter now for your chance to win the BIG prize and get your favourite home improvement products from Bunnings Warehouse:
http://www.kiwihomeware.com/cgi-bin/wingame.pl?source_pk=2707&partner_pk=295&wingame_pk=49&freetest_pk=14
The website kiwihomeware.com appears to be operated by Planet 49 Asia Pacific from Singapore but has no official connection with Bunnings.
Contact us if you've been the victim of fraud, online or otherwise. The Investigators Investigations can help.
Article source: http://m.consumeraffairs.govt.nz/scam-news/bunnings-voucher-scam
