BARGAIN hunters could be unwittingly handing over their personal details to criminal gangs if they sign up for online discount vouchers.

Police Scotland and the Scottish Government have warned shoppers about a spate of fraudulent vouchers which have been circulating on Facebook.

It comes after Aldi issued their own warning about vouchers offering 40% off at their stories, which turned out to be false.

Members of the public could be unknowingly giving their personal details to criminal gangs when they sign up to websites offering the bargains.

The Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC), which is linked to both Police Scotland the the Scottish Government, has urged social media users to be vigilant at all times when using devices that can store personal information.

Director of the SBRC, Mandy Haeburn-Little, said: “The public needs to be on guard against vouchers appearing on their social media newsfeeds claiming to offer incredible savings.

“Criminals are constantly devising more complex and devious methods to unlawfully take your information and your savings – which is why fraudulent offers can often appear official, however if an offer looks too good to be true, it more than likely is.

“Be cautious when online, at a time when savings are so often stretched it is especially important that we don’t fall victim and instead take what measures we can to limit risk."