A fraudulent advertisement claiming to offer free mobile data to supporters of the People’s United Party (PUP) has prompted a strong warning from the party. In a statement issued today, the PUP denounced the promotion as a “fraudulent advertisement,” stating that it has no involvement in the offer.
The party added, “This is completely untrue, as no such offer exists. The party is working with the service providers to get the fraudulent post removed.”
The scam is being spread through text messages, labelled as an “Appreciation Offer.” It falsely claims that the PUP, in collaboration with telecom providers Smart and DigiCell, is giving away “50GB of free data and airtime” as a “gift of appreciation.”
The message encourages recipients to click on a link to claim the non-existent reward.
The PUP is urging the public to remain alert to online scams and advises “not to click on the link.”