Thursday, 11 December 2025

Cadbury's WhatsApp scam warning

A WhatsApp message offering a Cadbury hamper giveaway is recirculating in the run-up to Christmas. The message claims to offer a hamper of goodies and encourages you to complete a quiz, which is actually an attempt to steal your personal information.

The message might include your name and address, adding an air of credibility, but the link leads to a dodgy website. Find out what the message looks like so you can avoid this and similar WhatsApp scams.


Source: Which? (08 Dec 2025)

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