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Humberside Police have issued a warning over a Royal Mail scam doing the rounds in the Hull area.
The scam involves a text message sent to potential victims telling them there is a shipping fee that needs to be paid on a package.
But if you click on the link it takes you to a fake site where any bank details or other sensitive information could be used to empty your bank account.
On Twitter, a spokesperson for Humberside Police said: “If you receive the below text message claiming to be from Royal Mail please do not click the link. This is a scam!
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“The Royal Mail have issued information on a number of scams that they are aware of.”
There are a number of scams relating to Royal Mail which all encourage recipients to go to a fake site.
These include telling you a courier or postman tried to deliver an item but you were not in, or the parcel has been delivered to the wrong address so to confirm details by clicking on a link.
Others say the customs duties were not paid, which again directs you to a fake website.
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To avoid being scammed:
- Never send sensitive, personal information, security details or credit card numbers by email
- Never click on a link in an email if you are unsure about it, especially if it asks for personal financial information, this might attempt to install malware on to your computer
- Make sure you have a spam filter on your email account
If you receive a suspicious email or discover a Royal Mail branded website which you think is fraudulent, complete the online form.
If you have been the victim of a payment scam, you can get a crime reference number by reporting it to your local police station or calling the police on 101.
