Primark urgent warning over scam FASHION chain Primark which has a branch in Westgate Oxford has issued an urgent scam warning to shoppers. The discount retailer revealed that customers have been targeted by fake accounts trying to scam people out of their personal information. The con sees fraudsters posing as the chain, offering vouchers and giveaways. In a post on its Facebook account, Primark said: "We have been made aware of some social media posts from fake accounts offering Primark Competitions, Giveaways, Vouchers/Goodie Bags. "We can confirm we have no connection to these accounts and are working hard to have them removed.