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Beware of scams offering free public transport tickets in West Yorkshire
12 September 2024SCAM - Free or discounted travel tickets
We are aware of misleading posts on social media falsely promoting "6 months of free travel with MCard and the City of Leeds" or offering 6 months free public transport for £2 with limited cards available ". Posts ask people to click to find out more or fill in short surveys . The post titled Public Transport in Leeds is NOT affiliated with MCard nor Leeds City Council and should not be engaged with.
MCard has no active legitimate MCard survey currently taking place.
Below are screenshots showing how the scams appear on Facebook:
Tips for avoiding scams
- To ensure safe and legitimate purchases, please read where to buy tickets on m-card.co.uk. By following these tips, you can reduce the risk of being scammed:
- Be cautious of suspicious email addresses or websites, especially those with spelling errors. Always check the website address (URL)
- We never ask for payment details in surveys or competitions.
- We adhere to the Data Protection Act, which is outlined on our website.
- Ticket payments are securely processed through Opay (formerly SagePay); we do not store payment information.
- Before sharing personal details, ensure the website has a secure connection and valid security certificates.
- Check user reviews to evaluate the credibility of sellers.
- Be wary of prices that are unusually low, as they may indicate fraudulent or illegal tickets.
- Carefully review travel details and refund policies before making a purchase.
- If you are uncertain about the legitimacy of a seller or offer, contact MetroLine on 0113 245 7676 or email CustomerFeedback@westyorks-ca.gov.uk for verification.