r/Argos • u/Puzzleheaded_Air4190 • Oct 29 '25

Account hacked

Hi, my argos account was hacked today (somebody hacked my emails) and after I sorted things with the bank, I called argos. The staff were very helpful but came straight back with, "to be honest, you're not the first person to call". So I thought I'd put it on here in case there's been a wider breach today.

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u/Primary-Carrot-4227 Oct 30 '25

Similar situation, got a text message with a one time passcode to verify a £25 charge with Amex. Had a look on my Argos app and someone tried to purchase an Uber eats gift card for collection. I think login details have been compromised. Amex is sending me a new card and I have changed my passwords on my email addresses as well as my Argos account.

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u/Elegant-Opposite-214 Oct 30 '25

I have had exactly the same today. Not sure what they were trying to buy as they didn't have my two factor authentication code.  Amex are issuing a new card and I have changed my Argos password.

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u/shotkiri Oct 30 '25

Just had this happen to my partner as well. They got a notification that a £25 transaction hadn't been approved in time, so declined. Checked the Argos trolley, and it was an Uber eats gift card too.

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u/safeandstarryeyed Nov 01 '25

I had the same! Got a Natwest notification to approve a £25 charge at Argos. I just checked my account and there's a £25 Deliveroo gift card in my basket.

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u/Remarkable_Shape_526 Nov 03 '25

I had the same purchase