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Thomas Deacon

The Royal Mail Christmas parcel scam that could empty your bank account

Royal Mail is warning customers of a Christmas text scam that could empty your bank account.

A suspicious text is being sent telling people that they have a parcel ready to be collected and asks the receiver to click on a link.

But after doing so they are taken to a website with a Currys/PC World heading, which claims they have won an iPhone 11 Pro and it will be delivered soon - but only if they hand over their personal details and pay a fee.

This is a screenshot of the test message:

The message reads: "There is an item waiting to be collected. You took one of the spots on our Currys' XMAS-List.

"Your iPhone 11 Pro will be delivered within five working days.

"Please confirm your delivery address and pay a small fee (£2.00) for insured shipping."

Royal Mail is aware of the scam and has warned customers not to click any links in the text message or email.

You can view the firm's advice  online here .

How to protect yourself from text message & cold call scams
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