Royal Mail scam: Post service shares warning of fake texts and emails – how to spot

However, it links to SurveyGizmo site and asks for an email and password. Customers should not enter any details.

Email Subject: Delayed Package Delivery !

Various email addresses are used and the message states shoppers must pay before a parcel can be redelivered.

Royal Mail customers are urged not to click on the links inside the email.

Email subject: Royal Mail – Delivery Attempted

Royal Mail stated the subject link has been spotted on a number of scams with the contents and sender varying.

Email subject: YOUR PACKAGE #LZ8942357486EN IS ON THE WAY

“The subject, sender, date and link may change,” Royal Mail stated.

“The email informs you that you have a package awaiting collection and that payment of £1.00 is required to collect. Do not click on any links or enter any details.”

Email subject: Notification N° 96914207

The email asked Britons to pay a charge of £3.95 to ‘confirm’ the delivery of the parcel.