Avoid hoax LG SMS

LG Electronics SA (LGESA) warns consumers that a hoax SMS, which falsely claims that the recipient has won money from LGESA, is a fraud. "We urge consumers not to fall prey to this hoax and not to provide any personal or banking details in response to the SMS," says Dr Michelle Potgieter, marketing and communications director for LGESA. "This communication is not generated by the company and not only abused the credibility of LGESA but also tries to fraudulently obtain highly confidential information from the recipient of the communication." The company cautions all recipients against disclosing any personal and/or confidential information in response to such communication as it will not be held liable for any resultant loss.