Postal Scam

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Tomliner
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Postal Scam

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I received this from a friend and pass it on in good faith.If it is true, then better safe than sorry.
It is unlikely that any of you will receive one of these cards,but I have checked it out with the hoax forum,and it appears to be a real scam. I'm sure none of you would be stupid enough to call an 09 number,so it's just a gentle reminder.



Postal Scam:

Can you circulate this around especially as Xmas is fast approaching - it has been confirmed by Royal Mail. The Trading Standards Office are making people aware of the following 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 020 7239 6655.

*-) EricT
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airboatr
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Re: Postal Scam

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shouldn't I contact the Postal Service here in the US first before making that long distance overseas phone ca...... hey what a minute. :worried:

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