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China behind flood of fake stamps plaguing Britain

The Royal Mail introduced barcode stamps in 2022 in an effort to put a stop to forgeries that were costing the postal service tens of millions of pounds every year.  The barcodes are scanned when post arrives at sorting offices and suspicious stamps are then inspected by staff who then …

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How to spot a fake Royal Mail stamp

What colour is the logo? If you have bought individual stamps, this step won’t apply to you. However, when purchasing a book of stamps or even a sheet of stamps, find the Forest Stewardship Council certification. All genuine Royal Mail stamp books and sheets will have the FSC logo. What …

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How to get your money back if your parcel goes missing

If you’re missing a parcel and don’t know what to do next, then you’ve come to the right place.  Whether it’s a personal parcel you’re sending or receiving, or you’ve bought something online that’s gone astray, this guide has you covered.  Missing parcels are an annoyingly common problem, but there …

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