"Post office "text scam, 16th of June 22.
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"Post office "text scam, 16th of June 22.
Hi,
I've just received a text took me awhile to work out that I'm not waiting on a parcel is anyway, even though I get several parcels maybe every week.
I did click on the link but it didn't seem to go anywhere probably because of the security I've got on my phone.
I wouldn't have got anywhere near paying anything anyway.
The trouble is it's so common to be waiting for parcels and wanting them delivered and it's very easy to fall into the trap isn't it.
This is a new text scam "post office "not the old Royal mail one.
Martin Lewis says this is more complex a scam I'm more intelligent too
I've just received a text took me awhile to work out that I'm not waiting on a parcel is anyway, even though I get several parcels maybe every week.
I did click on the link but it didn't seem to go anywhere probably because of the security I've got on my phone.
I wouldn't have got anywhere near paying anything anyway.
The trouble is it's so common to be waiting for parcels and wanting them delivered and it's very easy to fall into the trap isn't it.
This is a new text scam "post office "not the old Royal mail one.
Martin Lewis says this is more complex a scam I'm more intelligent too
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Please forgive the poor Grammar I blame it on my mobile and phat thinkers.
You'll Still Find Me At The Top Of A Hill
Please forgive the poor Grammar I blame it on my mobile and phat thinkers.
Re: "Post office "text scam, 16th of June 22.
I received the same text this week. Reported it as spam and deleted the message.
You only need a few people to bite to make it a worthwhile scam...
You only need a few people to bite to make it a worthwhile scam...
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Re: "Post office "text scam, 16th of June 22.
We've been getting these all year.
If we know we know nothing is on order then it's easy to spot them but if we're waiting for a delivery then doubt sets in.
If we know we know nothing is on order then it's easy to spot them but if we're waiting for a delivery then doubt sets in.
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Re: "Post office "text scam, 16th of June 22.
NA Thinks Just End 2 End Return + Bivvy - Some day Soon I hope
You'll Still Find Me At The Top Of A Hill
Please forgive the poor Grammar I blame it on my mobile and phat thinkers.
You'll Still Find Me At The Top Of A Hill
Please forgive the poor Grammar I blame it on my mobile and phat thinkers.
Re: "Post office "text scam, 16th of June 22.
How come Post Office are delivering parcels. I thought it was Royal Mail that made deliveries! To me that would scream "something wrong here".
Ian
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Re: "Post office "text scam, 16th of June 22.
I always thought of multiple replies with assorted fake bank account numbers to waste scammers time. Do any computer buffs know if they can access my PC if I click on the link?
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Re: "Post office "text scam, 16th of June 22.
No, they can't access your PC.briansnail wrote: ↑23 Jun 2022, 4:55pm I always thought of multiple replies with assorted fake bank account numbers to waste scammers time. Do any computer buffs know if they can access my PC if I click on the link?
But you'd be wasting your time - the site wants credit card details, rather than bank account numbers, and it's capable of filtering out invalid c/c numbers without the scammers needing to do any processing.
Re: "Post office "text scam, 16th of June 22.
You need to consider how websites track your browsing behaviour across different sites (through cookies). Need to consider how persistent site logins are maintained and the security around how those logins are maintained after you leave and later return to the site.briansnail wrote: ↑23 Jun 2022, 4:55pm I always thought of multiple replies with assorted fake bank account numbers to waste scammers time. Do any computer buffs know if they can access my PC if I click on the link?
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A lot of your security depends on local settings and security software on your laptop.
Scammers are not always after getting you to give them your credit card or bank account but some can make a lot of use of other information you may be providing them access to.
Ianm
Re: "Post office "text scam, 16th of June 22.
Me too. But sensitivity to this is clearly variable.
Wrong organisation. Not a UK domain. And a widely reported scam and linked address.
Jonathan
PS: We need to resolve that uncertainty about the police site...
Re: "Post office "text scam, 16th of June 22.
I'd strongly recommend anyone who doesn't understand how these things work not to try and outwit them. The perpetrators are doing this for a living.briansnail wrote: ↑23 Jun 2022, 4:55pm I always thought of multiple replies with assorted fake bank account numbers to waste scammers time.
Ignore them or seek help. And please consider reporting them.
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Re: "Post office "text scam, 16th of June 22.
Forward any dodgy texts to 7726.
Re: "Post office "text scam, 16th of June 22.
I got a SCAM text (not From Post Office).
Mine was supposedly from one of my Credit Card companies saying "We've had a transaction for £378-67 to AirBnB referred.If you recognise this payment Y. If not call 0330 ..."
It was "wrong" for a number of reasons e.g. from a different number than such messages have come from in the past, that previous questioning of transactions require a "Yes" or "No" reply and do not require you call them for a "No". so check and I don't have the number they give as a contact for the card company.
Irritating is that you do have to call the company (using a number I've used in the past) to confirm that it isn't as apparently when they do this text to confirm/reject they place a block on all transactions until you've responded.
Ian
Mine was supposedly from one of my Credit Card companies saying "We've had a transaction for £378-67 to AirBnB referred.If you recognise this payment Y. If not call 0330 ..."
It was "wrong" for a number of reasons e.g. from a different number than such messages have come from in the past, that previous questioning of transactions require a "Yes" or "No" reply and do not require you call them for a "No". so check and I don't have the number they give as a contact for the card company.
Irritating is that you do have to call the company (using a number I've used in the past) to confirm that it isn't as apparently when they do this text to confirm/reject they place a block on all transactions until you've responded.
Ian
Re: "Post office "text scam, 16th of June 22.
Royal Mail will generally leave a card, stating that they tried to deliver and that you can collect parcel from
local sorting office (or they will try to deliver the following day).
local sorting office (or they will try to deliver the following day).
Re: "Post office "text scam, 16th of June 22.
And unless the postman is particularly friendly with my wife how does he know either of our mobile numbers?De Sisti wrote:Royal Mail will generally leave a card, stating that they tried to deliver and that you can collect parcel from
local sorting office (or they will try to deliver the following day).
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A fair number of online shops now require your mobile number (some ask, some require) probably because some carriers text you with delivery time slots. The mobile number input will normally be irrespective as to the carrier method selected (e.g. next day through e.g. DPD (who text) vs 3-5 days using e.g. Royal Mail (who also text, several times for some services).millimole wrote: ↑3 Jul 2022, 7:49amAnd unless the postman is particularly friendly with my wife how does he know either of our mobile numbers?De Sisti wrote:Royal Mail will generally leave a card, stating that they tried to deliver and that you can collect parcel from
local sorting office (or they will try to deliver the following day).
Ian