Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Alerting you to scams and frauds.
Scammers are sending the Local Depot 28 scam text below with a link to the phishing website local-depot28.com. The phishing website purports to be the UK Post Office and claims there was an attempt to deliver a parcel but no one was in. It then requests a fee for the re-delivery and requests your credit card details and security code. But, if the requested information is sent, it will be used fraudulently.
From: 07529 673957Jamie tried to deliver your parcel contents today, but nobody was in. Please schedule a new date via: https://local-depot28.com
From: 07529 673957
Jamie tried to deliver your parcel contents today, but nobody was in. Please schedule a new date via: https://local-depot28.com
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I also received a spam text from "Simon"
Simple Simon should have just rung the bell.............
Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.com
Similarly, Simon said we didn't answer; he sent it by text on 44 7933859713Nearly fell for it, only twigged when asked for money!
Me too-“ Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.com”It’s the way they are using names now to appear personal ☹️
Simon tried to deliver your parcel contents today, but nobody was in. Please schedule a new date via: https://local-depot28.com
Ditto just had one 13:35 Tue 7th June from Simon.. nice chap said we didn't answer but we were both here.
I too had one from Simon. Busy fella, this Simon!
I had one from Simon today 7th in West Yorkshire. He does get about!!!
Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.comToday
Just received this today: Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.com
From 44 7394 046519Simon tried to deliver my parcel today
Just had this. I didn't open it...Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.com
Message from 07871 761346 saying “Simon” had tried to deliver my parcel but no-one was in. Link to https://local-depot28.com. Glad I Googled it first to check for scams. Plus I have a Ring doorbell and no activity was recorded at any time that I didn’t recognise. Clever to use https though as it looks as if it would be a secure website.
I had one of these on Sunday. From phone number 44 756 585 0762.Poor Simon. So sorry he had a wasted journey!
Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.com Mobile number given was 44 7856 638287
As above same scam txt received today from 44 7745 991428
I just recieved a “Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.com“ from 44 7564 004 590 This very nearly fooled me as I am awaiting a parcel that I actually missed delivery of on Friday although I have been in all day I thought maybe the delivery person was having a I cba day and just pretended to deliver to get home quick, I got to where it asked for my card details and realised hold on they don’t ask for redelivery charges so double checked with my red “we missed you card” on the Royal Mail site and what a surprise it’s still “on the way”
"Simon" attempted to deliver today "my" parcel but no one answered. (Funny that, I've been in all day). Reschedule &track parcel at: https://local-depot28.com From 44 7709 275175
Apparently "Simon" tried to deliver my parcel today. Scam number from 07745 362719
I received this today…. Nearly fell for it, as I have packages due, until it asked for a redelivery fee!From 44 7511 467575Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.com
Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.comReceived this today (5 June 2022) so obviously, this scam is still being tried
447543474605Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.com(Recieved 15:01, Saturday 4th June 2022, in Norfolk)
ShhhhhI got this loads just remember ias stands for, its a scam
Post Office; Your parcel was returned to our depot after a failed delivery attempt, your redelivery can be arranged via https://local-depot28.com is this a scam as waiting for parcels
Came from 07763 032893 today
Happened to me today - and I was waiting for a parcel and was nearly fooled! Cardiff.
07845097982 just messaged
Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.comFrom number 447843186630
SuffolkSimon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.com
Received the following scam message:-Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.com
That’s b****y amazing as ‘Simon’ was also in Torquay attempting a delivery for me 🤷♂️. He’s not having much luck today 😂
Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.comJust received this text today and immediately deleted
Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.comThey sent these this afternoon using this number 44 7719 270000
Had a scammer text by the name of Simon
Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.comSender’s number is 44 7935 338550
Had a scammer with the number 07858329061 and name is jamie
Pleased I looked. Simon tried to deliver my parcel today. Very clever as I haven't ordered anything. Wasn't expecting anything. I did look at the form to see they would change 1.25 to redeliver, never had them charge before. And seeing as I have just had my Facebook hacked, I am a bit more careful.
I had one of these today. Looked to be authentic, though Royal Mail usually leave a card.Tried to complete the form but it wouldn't take my DOB- thankfully.
Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.comYou can spot by the wording that it's a scam! I'm expecting a parcel today, but I won't fall for this.
Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot28.comGot the Simon one today just didn’t feel genuine from the start.
Me too - poor grammar alerted me