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Advice Direct Scotland, which runs consumeradvice.scot, urges people to be aware – and flag examples to its ‘Scamwatch’ reporting tool.
Marjorie Gibson, head of operations with Advice Direct Scotland, said: “Scammers have adapted to the coronavirus pandemic to prey on Scots, and with the rise in online supermarket shopping this latest scam is particularly concerning.
“It’s increasingly difficult to spot scams and there is absolutely no shame in being caught out, as the scammers’ tactics are very convincing.
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