Don't fall for bogus parcel scam, warns Central Bedfordshire Council

Act with caution if you receive suspicious email
By Clare Turner
Published 16th Dec 2020, 17:26 BST
Updated 16th Dec 2020, 17:28 BST
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Central Bedfordshire Council is warning residents about bogus emails claiming to be from Royal Mail or DPD.

The email says they have been unsuccessful in delivering a parcel and instructs the recipient to click on a link to a reschedule delivery.

On first impressions the email seems genuine, but it is in fact a scam attempting to obtain your personal information and credit card details.

Act with caution if you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from Royal Mail or DPDAct with caution if you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from Royal Mail or DPD
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from Royal Mail or DPD
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The email will direct you to an authentic looking website, where you’ll be asked to complete a form providing personal information and card details.

If you receive a suspicious email, report it by forwarding to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) at [email protected] and then delete it from your device. Do not reply to the email or click on any links or attachments and do not provide any personal details or financial information to the sender.

The council is also asking residents to warn their family, friends and neighbours know about this scam.