CUMBRIA Trading Standards have issued a warning regarding a scam claiming that the recipient has missed a parcel delivery.
They said: "The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has received evidence of a delivery email scam targeting the public.
"The email claims that the recipient missed a parcel delivery by DPD and that a new delivery will need to be scheduled."
The email contains a link, supposedly to schedule a new delivery; however, the linked page requests that the individual pay a sum of money. This is simply an attempt to steal money from the recipient.
To report scams, contact Action Fraud, or if in Scotland, contact Police Scotland.
To report email scams, contact the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) by emailing report@phishing.gov.uk
For consumer advice, please call the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133
The public and businesses are encouraged to join Friends Against Scams and Businesses Against Scams, respectively. These initiatives aim to protect and prevent people and businesses from becoming scam victims by empowering them to take a stand against scams.
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