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# Warning over fake Cadbury Christmas WhatsApp scam
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/warning-over-fake-cadbury-christmas-whatsapp-scam/
- Published: 2024-12-19T07:45:22.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:27:07.000Z
- Description: Ipswich residents are being warned about a new WhatsApp scam that promises free Cadbury chocolate hampers but aims to steal personal information.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Scams & Consumer Safety, #article, Suffolk Trading Standards, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters**: The scam spreads rapidly through trusted contacts, making it particularly convincing and dangerous for vulnerable residents who might share their personal details.

**How it works**: Recipients receive a WhatsApp message appearing to be from a friend, containing a link to claim a "Cadbury Christmas Giveaway" prize.

The fake website:

- Claims to offer an "exclusive Christmas Chocolate Magic Basket"
- Shows "493 gifts left" to create urgency
- Requires users to complete four quiz questions
- Gives users three attempts to select a prize box, with a guaranteed "win" on the third try
- Asks users to share the link with friends
- Demands personal information including delivery address

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The WhatsApp scam promises free Cadbury chocolate hampers but aims to steal personal information

**The catch**: There is no legitimate Cadbury giveaway. The scam is designed to:

- Harvest personal information
- Spread further through WhatsApp contacts
- Target more potential victims

**What you can do**:

- Delete the message immediately if received
- Do not click on any links
- Warn the sender their account may have been compromised
- Report suspicious senders by opening the chat, tapping the sender's contact details and selecting 'Block and Report'
- Report concerning websites to the National Cyber Security Centre

**The bottom line**: If you receive a message promising free Cadbury products, even from a trusted contact, delete it immediately and do not share the link with others.

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