70% of Brits have been at risk of these particular scams in recent weeks Scams are one of the most common crimes across the UK because they can be carried out online.(Image: PA) Approximately 70% of UK consumers have received scam messages, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by information …
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Aug 24, 2025 Major postal services in Europe and Asia are halting shipments to the U.S. following the Trump administration’s elimination of the de minimis tariff exemption, a policy change first reported by Fox Business. The exemption previously allowed carriers to ship goods valued under $800 to the U.S. without …
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Around 70% of UK consumers have been targeted by scam messages that seemed to originate from legitimate sources like delivery firms, banks or government departments, new research has revealed. Over half of those who were targeted (56%) suspect the scammers used artificial intelligence technology, including deepfake voices or images, according …
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Royal Mail failed to deliver one in four first-class letters on time in the months after it was taken over by the Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, it has been reported. The postal service, which is already under scrutiny after it increased the cost of a first-class stamp to £1.70 in April, is …
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Multiple postal services in Europe and India on Saturday suspended the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new US import duties. Postal services in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Italy said they will stop shipping most merchandise to the US effective immediately. France …
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Police in Edinburgh were on the scene of a collision on Corstorphine Road on Saturday morning. The collision took place on Saturday. A Royal Mail van and private hire car have collided in Edinburgh. The incident took place in the capital at around 11am, and saw police called to the …
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With a bank holiday coming up, you might be wondering if Royal Mail delivers post on public holidays. Whether you’re waiting for an important parcel or you’re holding off on ordering something, here are the posting times for Royal Mail this bank holiday. Several retailers and businesses, including supermarkets, temporarily …
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Brits are being warned of texts from scammers pretending to be from delivery services Scammers are pretending to be from Royal Mail, DPD, Evri, and DHL(Image: InYourArea) Brits are being warned about a new ‘phantom parcel’ scam that is costing people hundreds of pounds every day. Con-artists are sending texts …
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Get Royal Mail alerts: Sign Up Royal Mail Plc (OTCMKTS:ROYMY – Get Free Report)’s share price traded down 11.8% during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The company traded as low as $6.01 and last traded at $9.00. 1,866 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 56% from the …
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The ‘phantom parcel’ scams are sweeping the nation and it’s crucial to be aware of them. If you have any doubt about the authenticity of a message, contact the company directly(Image: Getty) We’re all acquainted with that restless excitement while waiting for a delivery to turn up. Whether it’s that …
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