Asda has issued a warning to customers after text messages were sent to shoppers claiming they had won a Christmas prize draw.

The supermarket is currently investigating after being contacted about a fake message with a link to claim a prize.

Paul Besland tweeted a screenshot of the text to Asda on December 30: 'Seeing as I've not used Asda Norwich for almost two years, I'm tempted to believe it's fake @AsdaServiceTeam.'

The text message, which came from number 69 322, said: 'ASDA store: 50811 in Norwich is looking for Paul!

'You secured the 3rd place in our Christmas prize draw.'

A spokesman for Asda has confirmed it is a hoax text message claiming the person who receives the message has won a fake Christmas draw.

The spokesman said: 'We are aware of a hoax text message which incorrectly claims to have been sent from Asda.

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If customers would like more information they can also ring Asda customer services and report cyber crime to Action Fraud.