After several complaints, the Rhône gendarmerie recently alerted customers of several supermarkets who hold a loyalty card. Anyone can potentially be concerned.
A new scam this time targets many supermarkets customers. Near Lyon, the Saint-Genis-Laval brigade recently alerted consumers of the risk of scam after many complaints. A couple was arrested and recognized the facts. But this type of scam can potentially concern other customers who have a loyalty card.
Indeed, people who combine points at Carrefour, Auchan, Intermarché, Super U, Monoprix or any other large distribution brand, can be robbed of their kitty. How do the thugs do? Concretely, “IT pirates recover all customer data via the Dark Web (email address, password, PIN code), then offer it for sale “ warns the Rhône gendarmerie. “Half price races” are then offered on social networks like Snapchat or Telegram, but behind what looks like the right plan of the moment is a real scam.
Scholars, often beginners, then buy this information with PCS prepaid coupons, then install the application of the store in question to make their purchases using the victim’s account. Customers may therefore lose all the loyalty points they have accumulated on their loyalty card.
The gendarmes who have seized the survey recommend that all consumers file a complaint if they are victims of this type of scam. The couple arrested will soon answer for their act before the Lyon court. Anyway, you should always remain vigilant about your personal information.
