Image: WhatsappIt claims to be giving away free beer.
WhatsApp users are being warned not to trust a scam circulating on the social media platform, offering free kegs of Heineken beer in exchange for filling out a one minute survey.
The scam claims the Dutch brewery is giving away free kegs of beer - instructing users to head to a website and enter personal details, reports the Birmingham Mail.
Earlier this month WhatsApp users in Spain were being sent this scam message, promising the offer was being supported by the Mercadona supermarket.
A similar was doing the rounds in 2018 but has started to be recirculated on the messaging service during the coronavirus lockdown. When it first originated two years ago, Heneken issued a statement confirming that it was a hoax.
At the time the beer company said:
"The promotion states Heineken is giving away free kegs in celebration of its 140th Anniversary, and encourages recipients to share the message.
"This is indeed a scam and is not sanctioned by Heineken.
"Promotions of this type will always be announced via official Heineken® channels.
"We do not advise consumers to click on the link, share personal data, or share the message within their networks.
"When in doubt, please contact the consumer service hotline in your market.
"Note that versions of the scam message may also circulate via Twitter and Facebook.
"If one of these messages comes your way, do not follow any links that it contains."
