A fake post about a new “sophisticated scam” involving criminals pretending to be from O2, Vodafone and other mobile networks is being widely shared on Facebook – but Martin Lewis has said it’s nothing to do with him

A post being heavily shared on Facebook and WhatsApp is warning people about a new scam, saying Martin Lewis confirmed it this morning.

The MoneySavingExpert.com founder took to Twitter to explain it’s nothing to do with him – and that it sounds like “nonsense”.

The warning says there’s an “extremely sophisticated” scam involving banks.

It adds that you get a message saying payment hasn’t been taken from O2, Vodafone, 3, GiffGaff or EE and you should click on a link.

“As soon as you touch it you money is gone,” the viral warning adds.

It then says banks are inundated with calls, and that Martin Lewis confirmed it this morning.