Wellington Country Park warns visitors about scam emails

Wellington Country Park has issued a warning after people in the Basingstoke area received fraudulent emails claiming to offer annual passes in exchange for personal details and payment information.

Some versions of the scam have also promised Amazon vouchers as part of the fake promotion.

Wellington Country Park (Image: Google Maps)

The park, based in Riseley near Reading, has confirmed that no such offers are currently being run and reminded residents that it does not request personal information or sell passes via email.

In an online statement, Wellington Country Park said: "We've been made aware of fraudulent emails falsely claiming to be from Wellington Country Park.

"Please be aware that we are not currently running any annual pass promotions.

"We would never ask for your personal details to purchase an annual pass via email, and we do not offer Amazon vouchers as part of our annual pass package.

"If you receive a suspicious email, don't click any links and don't provide personal information.

"Check the sender's email address carefully.

"The email name might state Wellington Country Park, but the email address could be wellingtoncountrypark.bookings@gmail.com, which is not us.

"Contact us directly if you're unsure at countryparkinfo@wellington.co.uk."

Wellington Country Park is a popular family attraction featuring an animal farm, adventure play areas, and seasonal events.

Phishing emails can be reported to report@phishing.gov.uk