An urgent warning has been issued to ALDI supermarket customers over a new scam involving a “free fridge and stove” giveaway.

A fake Facebook post is currently circulating online, telling consumers they can pick up one of 670 free appliances by following a few simple steps.

The post includes photos showing rows of fridges and stoves in what’s claimed to be an ALDI warehouse.

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It further claims that the appliances cannot be sold because they have minor scratches and damage, prompting the giveaway - claims that are all false.

“We are happy to announce that we will be donating 670 refrigerators and cookers which cannot be sold due to a few scratches and minor damage,” the fake ALDI post reads.

“All machines are in working order, so we will send them randomly to someone who writes ‘DONE’ [in the comments section].”

Once a Facebook user comments on the post, they are then directed to a website by the administrators of the fraudulent ALDI page where they are asked to hand over sensitive and personal details.

Since going live on Facebook, thousands have fallen for the scam.

The post has attracted more than 4,000 comments and shares, with more than 3,300 people pleading with the fake Facebook page to gift them a fridge or stove.

“My fridge broke a month ago and I’m a single mum who can’t afford a new one,” said one. “I’d really appreciate it.”

Added another: “Desperate to score one of these. Am really down on my luck and need something to go my way.”

Wrote a third: “ALDI is the best, offering this to their loyal customers. So kind.”

While many are sceptical of such offers, many vulnerable and elderly social media users have fallen prey to similar scams.

“Scams like this are directed at people who are down on their luck,” one Facebook user said.

“Elderly people and people with a disability often fall victim and the people who go after them are scumbags.”

The ACCC’s Scamwatch says phishing scams - like this fake ALDI post - work by fooling consumers into believing they’re dealing with a genuine retailer.

“Phishing messages are designed to look genuine, and often copy the format used by the organisation the scammer is pretending to represent, including their branding and logo,” it said.

“They will take you to a fake website that looks like the real deal, but has a slightly different address. For example, if the legitimate site is ‘www.realbank.com.au’, the scammer may use an address like ‘www.reallbank.com’.

“If you provide the scammer with your details online or over the phone, they will use them to carry out fraudulent activities, such as using your credit cards and stealing your money.”

7NEWS.com.au understands that ALDI customers are encouraged to always remain wary of any offers seen on unofficial social media pages or websites, and to report any scams to Scamwatch.

If you would like to report a scam, head here.

By Sarah Di Lorenzo / Sunrise

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