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Police have warned of a text message scam which tries to convince people it's from a high street bank.

North Wales Police's central division community safety department say the scam text claims to be from Santander and says a transaction has been carried out.

It asks the recipient to call a number to confirm a transaction for £3,140 for goods at Ikea.

A staff member from the police's community safety department received the text themselves.

On Twitter , they said: "I've just received a text. I don't bank with Santander. And I haven't shopped in Ikea."

(Image: @NWPComSafCent)

They added: "This text is a scam. This is an example of how scams will target anyone. Take a look at our website for advice."

Anyone who wants more advice on how not to fall victim to fraud can get it here .