Reading Buses have issued a warning after a scam was advertised on a local Facebook page.

The page, ‘Public Transport for Reading’ announced that to celebrate the landmark anniversary of Reading Buses, a six-month ticket could be purchased for just £2.

After discovering this scam, Reading Buses was quick to alert customers that this post was a scam and to beware.

A spokesperson for Reading Buses said: “We are aware that there is a scam currently circulating from “public transport in Reading” advertising a 6 month ticket for £2 – this is a fake offer designed to collect your details.

“We have reported the page and ask that you do not interact with the account or click any links.”