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Old 07-Nov-2006, 13:24
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Royal Mail Postal Scam PDS
Warnings have been issued about a postal scam which is hitting various parts of the country.

Cards are being dropped to unsuspecting householders from a company called PDS claiming they have unsuccessfully tried to deliver a parcel. Instructions are left to call a phone number BUT it is an 0906 which is a premium rate overseas number costing £1.50 just to connect. Householders are then kept on the line listening to a recorded message at a further £1.50 a minute.

People are being caught out in particular because of the upcoming festive season, prime time for unexpected deliveries.

So beware everyone!

Full story: BBC X-ray
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