Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Alerting you to scams and frauds.
Scamming - Fraud
Scammers are sending out the fake Parcelforce text message below which claims the recipient's package has a £2 shipping fee and will return to the sender if unpaid. If you receive the same scam (see below), please do not follow the instructions in it. The link in the fake Parcelforce delivery notification goes to a phishing website that steals personal and financial information.
From: 07931010994Royal mail: your package has a £2 shipping fee, to pay this now visit: hxxps://parcelforce-customsfees.com/. package will be returned to the sender if unpaid.
From: 07931010994
Royal mail: your package has a £2 shipping fee, to pay this now visit: hxxps://parcelforce-customsfees.com/. package will be returned to the sender if unpaid.
If you were tricked by the Parcelforce text scam, please contact your bank for help.
