How do i report a royal mail scam
If you suspect that you have been a victim of a Royal Mail scam or have received a suspicious email or phone call claiming to be from Royal Mail, there are several steps you can take to report it:
- Report it to Royal Mail: You can report the scam to Royal Mail's Customer Service team by:
- Phone: 03457 740 740 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)
- Email: [email protected]
- Online form: Royal Mail's website has a dedicated page for reporting scams and suspicious activity.
- Action Fraud: You can also report the scam to Action Fraud, the UK's national fraud reporting centre, by:
- Phone: 0300 123 2040
- Online form: Action Fraud's website has a dedicated page for reporting fraud and scams.
- Your local police: If you feel that you have been a victim of a scam, you can also report it to your local police force.
When reporting the scam, please provide as much information as possible, including:
- The date and time of the scam
- A description of the scam and the communication you received (email, phone call, text message, etc.)
- Any details about the scammer, such as their name, phone number, or email address
- Any money or personal information you may have lost as a result of the scam
Royal Mail and Action Fraud will use this information to investigate and take action against the scammers.
Additionally, you can also take steps to protect yourself from future scams:
- Be cautious of unsolicited emails, phone calls, or text messages claiming to be from Royal Mail or any other reputable organization.
- Never give out personal or financial information to someone you don't know or trust.
- Verify the authenticity of any communication by contacting Royal Mail or the organization directly.
- Keep your personal and financial information secure by using strong passwords, keeping software up to date, and being cautious when using public Wi-Fi.
Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is!