POLICE are warning residents in North Wales about a scam pretending to be Starbucks.
The force say that numerous reports have been made about fake emails offering free Starbucks Coffee gift sets.
The emails reportedly state that recipients can redeem a free bundle, but instead are designed to steal personal and financial information.
Police are asking residents to be aware of these emails and to report anything suspicious.
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A spokesperson for North Wales Police said: "Action Fraud have received numerous reports about FAKE emails offering free Starbucks Coffee gift sets.
"The emails state that the recipient can claim a free coffee bundle. However, the links in the email are actually designed to steal your personal and financial information or download malware onto your personal device.
"If you receive a suspicious email, you can report it by forwarding the email to: report@phishing.gov.uk.
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