Heads Up! Phishing Scam Alert: Fake Royal Mail Parcel Notification Text

Have you received a text message like this lately?

Royal Mail Parcel Notification

Dear Customer,

We regret to inform you that your Royal Mail parcel cannot be delivered due to missing or damaged address information. To ensure prompt delivery, please update your details by following the link below:

https://ah-updatet.top/uk [link removed - DO NOT CLICK - THIS IS A SCAM]

Instructions: Reply with Y to this message. Exit and reopen the message, or copy and paste the link into your browser. Please update your information within 12 hours to avoid further delays.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Best regards, Royal Mail Customer Service

Don't be fooled! This is a phishing scam!

Here's why you shouldn't click the link or reply:

• Missing or damaged address information: Royal Mail will usually leave a "grey card" at your door if they can't deliver a parcel due to an address issue. They won't ask you to update information via text message.
• Suspicious Link: The website address ("https://ah-updatet.top/uk") is not a legitimate Royal Mail website. Clicking it could lead to a fake website designed to steal your personal and financial information.
• Urgency and Pressure: Scammers often create a sense of urgency to pressure you into acting without thinking. Don't rush into anything!

How to Stay Safe:

• Don't click the link or reply to the message.
• Forward the suspicious text message to reportascam@royalmail.com. This helps Royal Mail track and report phishing attempts.
• You can also report the scam to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.

Here are some additional tips for spotting phishing scams:

• Check the sender: Phishing messages often come from unknown numbers or email addresses that don't look legitimate.
• Generic greetings: Scammers often use generic greetings like "Dear Customer" instead of your name.
• Requests for personal information: Royal Mail (or any legitimate company) will never ask for your personal information via text message.

If you're unsure about the legitimacy of a message, it's always best to err on the side of caution and not click any links. You can contact Royal Mail directly using their official website (https://www.royalmail.com/) or by phone to check on the status of a parcel.

By staying vigilant and sharing this information, we can help protect ourselves and others from these phishing scams. Let's keep our online information safe!

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