Scam Warning Issued By Royal Mail To Customers
There have been various scams using Royal Mail to send customers fake text messages and emails. All asking for personal details and money.
Here are the scams to be aware of:
Email scam
Email subject: Your package could not be delivered on 07/12/2020 (the date will change)
Sender: Royal Mail Group Ltd, various email addresses may be used including press.office@royalmail.com
The email informs you that your package could not be delivered due to no custom duty being paid.
Do not click on any links or enter any details.
Text Scam
A text message states there is a package that needs to be resheduled and asks you to press on a ‘bit.ly’ link.
Another scam to watch out for
The link takes you to a scam site asking for payment.
Do not click on any links or enter any details.
Delivery scam
Email subject: We attempted to deliver your package at 09:35
Sender: RoyalMail Delivery, various email addresses are used
Some Royal Mail customers have been getting this scam email
The email informs you that you have missed a package delivery from HMRC Revenue & Customs and gives a link to reschedule the delivery.
Do not click on any links or enter any details.
Please make sure you properly check before providing any details, also royal mail wouldn’t ask for extra money.
If you haven’t seen these emails or text messages before from Royal Mail and suddenly you do, chances are its a scam.