Parcel delivery scams

Wednesday, 2 December 2020 09:00

Be vigilant – the States of Jersey Police have issued a warning about parcel delivery scams.

The Police said: "We’ve seen a few reports in the last few days about a parcel delivery scam where victims receive an email supposedly from DPD Parcel Delivery informing them that they have tried to deliver a parcel and are requesting bank or payment details to re-deliver the package.

"Be aware, this is a scam. Scams like this are common and they could pretend to be from Amazon, Google, Microsoft or HM Customs and the list goes on.

"Please be vigilant and be scam aware."

 

General advice for scams and fraud

Never click on any links and always call a bank or company back on a trusted number if they ask you to action anything.

  • Remember, banks will never ask for your bank details or for you to move funds to another account.

  • If you feel rushed, be suspicious.

  • Never divulge personal information like credit card details or bank details.

  • Always contact your bank using a trusted telephone number, or go into your local branch to ask for advice.

  • If you have been a victim of fraud, you should report it to the States of Jersey Police by calling 612612.

 

Further advice and guidance can be found at www.fraudprevention.je and www.jersey.police.uk

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