Royal Mail share exact wording of 16 email and text scams

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1. The first text message tells you there is a package which needs to be rescheduled.

It asks you to click on a 'bit.ly' link which then takes you to a site which asks for payments.

Royal Mail warns customers not to click on any links or enter personal details.

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2. The second message claims an item is waiting to be collected by you - and may well mention you by name.

Royal Mail says it also references a Christmas list.

The postal giant has asked people not to click on the scam links.

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3. This text appears to be Royal Mail getting in touch with you to say a parcel is waiting for delivery.

It asks you to confirm a settlement of £2.99 (£) via a link.

Again, it is a scam and you should not click the link.

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4. Another scam text, this time it advises you a parcel is ready for to be collected.

This link takes you to the fake web site (royal-mail.cloud).

You will again be asked to make an unnecessary payment.

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5. This scam text appears to be sent from Royal Mail UK and says your courier wasn't able to deliver the item.

There's a notification number, and it also asks you to confirm the parcel is yours via a link.

Royal Mail has warned customers it is not them contacting them, and to not click the link.

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6. Another text message has been listed as a scam, and it may be sent from deliverycentral.madebypi.com, but this may change.

The link in the first screen will take you to a message suggesting a package was found in transit and there is an outstanding delivery fee to make.

Do not click the links.

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7. The final text message on the list warns you need to pay a £2.99 shipping fee to collect a package.

It also warns "actions will be taken if you do not pay this fee".

Clicking on the link takes you to a fake site, Royal Mail advises.

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Scam emails
1. The first scam email on the list tries to get you to pay custom charges on a package that has been undelivered.

The subject is: 'Your package could not be delivered on 07/12/2020' - but be warned the date will change.

The sender is Royal Mail Group Ltd, and various email addresses may be used including press.office@royalmail.com

Royal Mail is warning customers to not click on links or enter details.

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2. This scam says you have missed a package from HMRC Revenue & Customers, tricking some into thinking they may have missed a tax rebate.

The email subject is: 'We attempted to deliver your package at 09:35'.

The sender will be RoyalMail Delivery, although various email addresses are used with this email.

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3. This scam email tells you a package hasn't been delivered because custom duties have yet to be paid.

The email subject is ' Royal Mail: Notice on your Delivery', and it links to the SurveyGizmo site, and asks for your email and password.

But Royal Mail warns the subject, sender, date and link may change.

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4. This scam says more information is needed before a delivery can be made.

The email subject is 'Royal Mail:Notice on your Delivery' and he subject, sender, date and link may change.

The email links to SurveyGizmo site, and asks for your email and password.

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5. This one warns you that you've missed a package, and asks you to click a link to reschedule.

The email subject is: ' We attempted to deliver your package at 09:35'.

The sender is RoyalMail Delivery, but various email addresses are used.

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6. This time the email will tell you there is a package for you, but you need to make a payment before it can be delivered.

The email subject is : 'Delayed Package Delivery!' and various senders are used.


The payment amount due and currency may change also.

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7. This email scam asks you to update your personal information as a package could not be delivered "due to the wrong address".

The email subject is 'Royal Mail - Delivery Attempted'.

The subject, sender, date and link may change.

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8. This email claims a £1 payment is needed for you to collect a waiting package.

The subject is 'YOUR PACKAGE #LZ8942357486EN IS ON THE WAY'

The subject, sender, date and link may change.