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I got a fake Royal Mail Missed Delivery text below that claims there was a missed parcel delivery for me. If you click the link in the fake text(do not), you will be taken to a fake website that will ask you for payment after failing to deliver the missed parcel. It asks for bank details and personal information. I contacted Royal Mail and a representative said it is a scam and they would never ask for banking or personal information.
From: 07501972301Your parcel is waiting for delivery, please confirm the settlement of £1.99 on the following link.
From: 07501972301
Your parcel is waiting for delivery, please confirm the settlement of £1.99 on the following link.
The link in the text scam goes to the following fake Royal Mail website:
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