Royl mail scam
The Royal Mail scam!
Unfortunately, scammers have been using the Royal Mail name to trick people into revealing their personal and financial information. Here are some common tactics they use:
- Fake parcel delivery notifications: Scammers send emails or texts claiming that a parcel is being held at a Royal Mail facility and requires payment of a fee to release it.
- Phony package tracking: Scammers create fake tracking numbers and send emails or texts claiming that a package is being tracked by Royal Mail. They may ask for payment or personal information to "verify" the tracking information.
- Fake prize or lottery wins: Scammers claim that you've won a prize or lottery and need to pay a fee to claim your winnings. Royal Mail is often mentioned as the prize issuer.
- Phishing emails: Scammers send emails claiming to be from Royal Mail, asking you to update your account information or provide personal details.
To avoid falling victim to these scams:
- Be cautious of unsolicited emails or texts: If you didn't initiate contact with Royal Mail, be wary of emails or texts asking for personal or financial information.
- Verify Royal Mail's official website: Make sure you're accessing the official Royal Mail website (royalmail.com) and not a fake one.
- Don't respond to suspicious emails or texts: Don't click on links or provide information to unknown senders.
- Report suspicious emails or texts: Forward suspicious emails to Royal Mail's abuse department ([email protected]) and report them to your email provider or phone service provider.
- Keep your personal and financial information secure: Be careful when sharing your personal and financial information online, and make sure you're using strong, unique passwords.
Remember, Royal Mail will never ask you to pay a fee to release a parcel or provide personal information to "verify" tracking information. If you're unsure about a communication from Royal Mail, contact them directly using their official contact information.