Royal mail scam email report
You've received a suspicious email claiming to be from Royal Mail! Don't worry, I'm here to help you report it and stay safe online.
To report the email, you can follow these steps:
- Forward the email to Royal Mail's abuse team: Forward the email to [email protected]. This will help Royal Mail's security team investigate the email and take appropriate action.
- Report the email to Action Fraud: Action Fraud is the UK's national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre. You can report the email to them by visiting their website at www.actionfraud.police.uk and filling out their online reporting form.
- Mark the email as spam: If you're using a web-based email service like Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook, you can mark the email as spam. This will help your email provider's algorithms learn to recognize similar emails as spam in the future.
- Delete the email: Once you've reported the email, it's a good idea to delete it to prevent any potential malware or viruses from spreading.
Some common signs of a Royal Mail scam email include:
- Urgent or threatening language
- Requests for personal or financial information
- Poor grammar or spelling
- Suspicious links or attachments
- Claims that your package is delayed or lost
Remember, Royal Mail will never ask you to provide personal or financial information via email. If you're unsure about an email claiming to be from Royal Mail, it's always best to err on the side of caution and report it.
Stay safe online, and thank you for reporting this suspicious email!