Published 15:15 IST, December 18th 2019
Royal Mail warns customers against 'free iPhone' scam text messages
A Britain based postal service, Royal Mail has warned its customers against receiving a scam message about receiving a free iPhone 11 Pro. Inquiry launched.
A Britain based postal service, Royal Mail has warned its customers against receiving a scam message about receiving a free iPhone 11 Pro. Recently, many people shared screenshots of the text messages they received from a sender called 'Royal Mail', one of which was replied by the help desk of the company saying that they have launched an investigation into the entire case. One of the messages which were circulated had links to a website bearing the Currys/PC World logo and said 'There is an item waiting to be confirmed'. Royal Mail said on December 17 that they are aware of the situation and assured people of rectification.
Current scams listed on website
The official website of Royal Mail explains the 'current scams' in the name of the company which its customers shall stay aware of. In the same list, the postal service has listed the 'Free iPhone' scam text and warns the people to 'not click on the links'. There is another scam which is being received by some British people by 'Royal Mail' sender which is saying that a parcel is waiting for delivery, and then asks to confirm a settlement of 2.99 (GBP) via a link. The company again wants the customers to 'not click on the link'. Another one is regarding a parcel which is 'ready for collection', but the link in the message tails to a fake website.
Updated 15:51 IST, December 18th 2019