Re: Seen A Scam? Warn us if you have!

Beware those who are expecting parcel deliveries, as most of us are at this time of year.
There is a DPD scam doing the rounds.

My friend got an email a few days ago, saying they couldn't deliver her parcel (twice) so she had to now pay for them to come back again.

Today, I also received an email saying they were DPD.
They said they had tried to deliver my parcel but I was out and there was no 'safe place' to leave it.

They then said they needed to check the address they had was accurate so would I give them my proper address and postcode to make sure they had it right.

All this was lies of course.
For a start I was in all morning, and I know beyond doubt a DPD driver didn't knock here.
Also I remembered them trying to catch my friend out, too.

I went on to DPD's website to ask them if they were aware criminals were using their name, and found this:


https://www.dpd.co.uk/content/about_dpd/phishing.jsp

Re: Seen A Scam? Warn us if you have!

Scammers are always trying to find new ways of duping people. That's the first I've heard of that one.

Thanks Mups.

Re: Seen A Scam? Warn us if you have!

Yes, thanks Mups, good to know and watch out for....B'stards!..

Re: Seen A Scam? Warn us if you have!

I've had a couple of emails from British Airways (allegedly) with a pic of an aeroplane. Addressed:

Dear [SALUATION_TXT],

.. and they want me to click on something. 😐

Re: Seen A Scam? Warn us if you have!

Although nothing has been clicked, the sender knows you have at least looked at/opened the e-mail. This is because you have the display of images enabled.

https://www.howtogeek.com/368201/how...-to-stop-them/

Re: Seen A Scam? Warn us if you have!

Amateurish!

Fortunately, virtually all of my junk mail goes straight to my Spam folder. I've never liked Spam. Any emails I don't recognise which don't automatically get ditched, I just mark as Spam for the next time.

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Thanks mart, that's interesting ... 1x1 pixel, invisible to the human eye!

I'm not fussed about hiding the fact I've looked at an email, but thought I might try it anyway. I use btinternet.com but can't find a Settings button. I could Ask the BT Community but don't have the energy right now.

Re: Seen A Scam? Warn us if you have!

Yes, thats how I feel about 'em too, Foxy.

With the tremendous increase in online shoppers this year, I bet the scammers are taking as many opportunities as they can to catch us out.
I detest them.

Re: Seen A Scam? Warn us if you have!

To be honest Mups, I avoid shopping online as much as is possible these days....Call me 'Old Fashioned'.....

Re: Seen A Scam? Warn us if you have!

Beware of a an old bloke, in a Red suit, parking his sleigh outside your door, or even on your roof.

If you see one, tug his beard, to see if he's real, and look closely at his credentials.

Then send him on his merry way!