xmas scam warning

[dub]

Please be advised that the information below is “winging” its way around many email addresses which is a complete HOAX.If you receive this please delete immediately. Please go to this website if you think an email you receive is a Scam go to http://www.snopes.com.

With Christmas fast approaching and a probable rise in having items delivered please be alert to the following information

A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on 0906 6611911 (a Premium rate number).

DO NOT call this number, as this is a mail scam originating from Belize.

If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been billed £315 for the phone call.

If you do receive a card with these details, then please contact Royal Mail Fraud on 020 7239 6655.

Please share this information to your networks.

Last Updated on Saturday, 22 October 2011 11:24

Best Regards
John Wright
Chairman
Sussex Federation Neighbourhood Watch
“Just because a volunteer is unpaid it doesn’t make them worthless, it makes them priceless.”

[steveizy]

Good advice for any type of number you are unsure about.

This scam apparently ended a while ago and has been disconnected. But be aware of the next one.
http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/expe ... -scam.html