We sometimes get reports that our customers are being targeted by several online scams in the form of text messages, websites, emails and Facebook or Instagram ads.
We'll never ask for your credit card number, bank details or other sensitive personal information. If you're unsure about something you've received or want to report a scam not listed below, contact us here.
Stay safe online, protect yourself and your accounts:
To keep your accounts secure, make sure you follow these essential tips:
• Use a strong, unique password for each of your accounts. Avoid reusing passwords across different platforms.
• Beware of phishing and brand impersonation. Ensure the website you are on has a legitimate URL.
• Be cautious when using public Wi-Fi networks. They can be less secure.
• Before giving out any personal information, check the website or link is legitimate and verify the identity of anyone requesting your personal information. For example the PAK'nSAVE website looks like this: https://www.paknsave.co.nz.
• Think twice before clicking on links, especially if they seem suspicious.
• Keep all your devices updated with the latest security patches.
For more tips and advice visit netsafe.org.nz
Latest known scams:
October 2024 - Phishing / fake website
The website on.notecosestore.buzz has been identified as a phishing domain and a malware site. Avoid the site and don't enter any information or download anything from suspicious looking sites.
October 2024 - Fake shopping voucher
We are aware that a scam has been surfaced by impersonating PAK'nSAVE by asking people to complete a survey and receive a PAK'nSAVE gift voucher. This is a scam and is not associated with PAK'nSAVE. If you're ever in doubt about a competition announcing a prize claiming to be from PAK'nSAVE, please contact us to verify if it is legitimate.
October 2024 - Phishing website
The website frstafflinks[.]com has been identified as a phishing domain and a malware site. Avoid the site and don't enter any information or download anything from suspicious looking sites.
August 2024 - Facebook Comp
We are aware that a scam has been surfaced by impersonating our Facebook page and sending people to the below click-through page. This is a scam and is not associated with PAK'nSAVE. If you're ever in doubt about a competition announcing a prize claiming to be from PAK'nSAVE, please contact us to verify if it is legitimate.
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August 2024 - Facebook Comp
We are aware that a scam has been surfaced by impersonating our Facebook page and replying to customers comments on our recent competition. This is a scam and is not associated with PAK'nSAVE. If you're ever in doubt about an email announcing a prize, please contact us to verify if it is legitimate.
June 2024 - Ninja Blender Email Scam
We are aware that an email scam has been sent out, titled "We have a surprise for PAK 'N Save Customers", misinforming customers that they have won a Ninja Blender. This is a fake message and is not associated with PAK'nSAVE. If you're ever in doubt about an email announcing a prize, please contact us to verify if it is legitimate.
December 2023 - Facebook Scam
We are aware that a scam is circulating through Facebook with direct messages being sent to inboxes with fake cash redemptions and shopping allowances from PAK'nSAVE.
This is a fake message and is not associated with PAK'nSAVE. If you're ever in doubt about a website offering our discounts, please contact us to verify if it is legitimate.
November 2023 - App
We're aware that malicious software is attempting to replicate the PAK'nSAVE app. To ensure the security of your device, please only download our app from the Google PlayStore or the Apple Store.
November 2023 - Facebook Scam
We are aware that a scam is circulating through Facebook advising followers to click on a balloon and get a prize and/or coupon from PAK'nSAVE.
This is a fake job listing and is not associated with PAK'nSAVE. If you're ever in doubt about a website offering our discounts, please contact us to verify if it is legitimate.
October 2023 - Facebook Scam
We are aware that a scam is circulating through Facebook with comments impersonating our PAK'nSAVE pages and sending a list of instructions with a link to all the customers who commented on giveaway posts. Please note that a clear indication that this is a scam, is through the URL link ending in '.net' which is not in association with our PAK'nSAVE web pages, nor would we direct customers to an external link via our comments.
This is a fake job listing and is not associated with PAK'nSAVE. If you're ever in doubt about a website offering our discounts, please contact us to verify if it is legitimate.
