Reports of attempted payment fraud using S-pankki cards have surfaced in Lidl stores throughout Finland. According to Lidl's communications team, these incidents involve criminal activities where different types of payment frauds are attempted with S-pankki debit and credit cards. Lidl assured that their own systems have not detected any errors during these events, indicating that the incidents are related to external criminal activity rather than internal technical failures.

The company stated that they are investigating these fraud attempts in collaboration with S-pankki and service providers. They emphasized that these activities should not pose any risk to regular shoppers, maintaining that all payment methods remain secure for customers shopping at their stores. Despite the fraudulent attempts, Lidl stressed that shopping experiences at their stores remain unaffected and safe for the general public.

To catch the perpetrators swiftly, Lidl has opted not to disclose specific details about the preventive measures being implemented in their stores. This decision indicates the seriousness with which they are treating the situation, focusing early actions on prevention and addressing the issue with relevant partners while assuring customers of their safety during shopping.