Police called in to investigate Tesco fraud

Published on 20/02/2013 09:26

Management at Tesco have asked police to investigate claims that dozens of customer loyalty card accounts have been subject to an online fraud.

The supermarket said it was also conducting an internal investigation into “a small number of incidents” where clubcard vouchers are alleged to have been stolen from internet-operated accounts.

Among the complaints made by customers, are reports that users logging into their clubcard online accounts have found hundreds of pounds worth of vouchers missing, while others have been unable to log on to the site.

Other loyalty card members told consumer website MoneySavingExpert.com that Tesco’s customer service staff had informed them that their vouchers had been spent at outlets miles away from their homes.

It is understood that the number of complaints received by Tesco is significantly less than 100, while a handful of customers have been reimbursed.

A spokeswoman for Tesco, which has around 16 million Clubcard members, said: “We have launched a thorough investigation into a small number of incidents and referred the matter to the police.

“In the meantime, we’d like to ask any customers who believe they’re affected to contact us directly so that we can make sure their accounts are up to
 date.”