The scam could catch people out
A busy shopping centre has issued a warning over two scams that could leave shoppers vulnerable. The Grand Arcade in Cambridge has said it was made aware of scams using the shopping centre’s name or contact details.
In a statement on social media warning visitors of the scams, a spokesperson said: “A Gmail account has been approaching local food businesses and offering spaces at a Christmas event at Grand Arcade.
“We are also aware of an unaffiliated website using our address and phone number. Neither is connected with Grand Arcade.”
The statement explained that official Grand Arcade emails use @grandarcade.co.uk domain. The spokesperson for the shopping centre has urged anyone who receives an unexpected offer of payment request to check the full sender address and contact them using the details accessed on its official website.
The statement added: “Please do not send money, follow suspicious links of provide personal information.” Grand Arcade can be found on St Andrew’s Street in the city centre.
Suspicious emails can be forwarded to report@fishing.gov.uk. Suspicious websites can be reported through the NCSC website.
The shopping centre houses stores such as Hollister, JD Sports, Mango, Apple and Pandora among others.
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