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Royal Mail Warns Against £2.99 Scam Fee Amid Phishing Threats

Royal Mail Warns Against £2.99 Scam Fee Amid Phishing Threats

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ThreatCluster •September 22, 2026 at 06:09 UTC
  • •Royal Mail warns against a phishing scam involving a £2.99 fee.
  • •Scammers impersonate Royal Mail in fake text messages to steal personal information.
  • •Customers are advised to report suspicious communications to Royal Mail and NCSC.

Royal Mail has issued a warning to customers about a phishing scam involving a fraudulent £2.99 fee for package collection. The scam involves fake text messages that direct recipients to a bogus website designed to steal personal information. Royal Mail advises customers to avoid clicking links in suspicious communications and to report any scams to their official email. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) supports this warning, encouraging users to report suspicious messages by forwarding them to 7726. The scam is particularly concerning as it coincides with the holiday season when package deliveries increase. Royal Mail has provided guidance on how to recognize and report these scams, emphasizing vigilance in communications. The potential impact includes identity theft and financial loss for unsuspecting customers.

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2026-09-21
Royal Mail issues scam warning
Royal Mail alerts customers about a phishing scam involving a £2.99 fee for package collection, urging vigilance.
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2026-09-21
NCSC supports Royal Mail's warning
The National Cyber Security Centre encourages reporting suspicious texts to help combat phishing scams.
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Increased scam activity noted
With the holiday season approaching, reports of similar scams have surged, prompting Royal Mail's advisory.
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