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by Steve Beasant on 27 October, 2011
With Christmas fast approaching and a probable rise in items being delivered please be aware of this scam.
A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on 0906 6611911 (a premium rate number.)
DO NOT call this number, as this is a mail scam originating from Belize. If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been billed £315 for the phone call.
If you do receive a card with these details, then please contact Royal Mail Fraud on 0207 239 6655.
For further information on this scam, visit the Crimestoppers website at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Please note that Action Fraud is not responsible for the content of external websites.
To report a fraud call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or use our online reporting tool.
1 Comment
Hi Steve
Just to let you know that Postal Scam noted on your website is a non-existent scam perpetrated by hoax emails. Just click the crimestoppers link in the article to see the true story. I know you got this direct from Action Fraud who should be the most reliable source being a Home Office agency but they, supposed scam busting experts, actually fell for a hoax themselves!
It might be amusing to amend your report of the “scam” with details of how Action Fraud themselves were hoaxed!