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10/12/2013
PSNI Warning Over Royal Mail Scam
The PSNI is warning the public of a scam email currently being sent out to people fraudulently claiming to be from Royal Mail.
The email says the postal service is holding an item for the customer.
The subject header is "Mail – Lost/Missing Package" and the text reads: "Royal Mail have detained your package for some reason (for example, lack of a proper invoice, bill of sale, or other documentation, a possible trademark violation or if the package requires formal entry). The Royal Mail International Mail Branch holding it will notify you of the reason for detention (in writing) and how you can get it released."
The email then asks the recipient to open up an attachment to complete a document. It is believed that the attachment contains a zip file with a malicious virus.
Royal Mail has advised customers not to open the attachment if they receive this email.
Anyone receiving the scam email should report it to Action Fraud by calling the 0300 123 2040 or via the web reporting template at www.actionfraud.police.uk
(IT/CD)
The email says the postal service is holding an item for the customer.
The subject header is "Mail – Lost/Missing Package" and the text reads: "Royal Mail have detained your package for some reason (for example, lack of a proper invoice, bill of sale, or other documentation, a possible trademark violation or if the package requires formal entry). The Royal Mail International Mail Branch holding it will notify you of the reason for detention (in writing) and how you can get it released."
The email then asks the recipient to open up an attachment to complete a document. It is believed that the attachment contains a zip file with a malicious virus.
Royal Mail has advised customers not to open the attachment if they receive this email.
Anyone receiving the scam email should report it to Action Fraud by calling the 0300 123 2040 or via the web reporting template at www.actionfraud.police.uk
(IT/CD)
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