People in Suffolk have been warned about a social media profile trying to scam bus passengers.

Suffolk Trading Standards has urged those using Ipswich buses to think twice before purchasing the so-called smart card, which claims to allow six months of travel for just £2.

The promotion on Facebook, called “Ipswich Public Transport Smart Card” and featuring images of local buses, is fraudulent.

People have been told “not to click on any links or provide any personal details” because “this is not a genuine offer”.

A trading standards spokesperson added: “We have become aware of a fake Facebook page pretending to be Ipswich Buses.

“The site offers 500 smart cards with six months of travel for £2 each.

“We can confirm that this is a scam.”

The social media page claimed the plan would “improve the city’s mobility and promote public transport” and the offer was only valid until the end of the month.

The promotion claimed that it had the support of the city’s mayor.

Suffolk Trading Standards said the scam was affecting other parts of the UK, adding: “The posts imitate city transport authorities and bus operators in cities including Edinburgh, Wolverhampton, Glasgow, Bristol, Nottingham, Birmingham, Cardiff, Walsall, Newport, Newcastle, Coventry and Brighton.

“If you think you have been a victim of the scam, speak to your bank and report it to Action Fraud.”

Ipswich City Council has been contacted for comment.