Fake texts, calls and website

Fake texts purporting to be from mail and courier services have been on the rise.

In this case, fraudsters attempted to wipe out a person’s entire bank balance by impersonating Royal Mail. The text informed the recipient that a parcel was being held due to an unpaid shipping fee and included a link for them to enter their personal info and bank card details.

Which magazine show you what the text looks like, explain the lengths these fraudsters go to, and advise on how to spot genuine Royal Mail communications.