Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Alerting you to scams and frauds.
Scamming - Fraud
Scammers are sending the Local Depot 27 scam text below with a link to the phishing website local-depot27.com. The phishing website purports to be the UK Post Office and claims there was an attempt to deliver a parcel but no one was in. It then requests a fee for the re-delivery and requests your credit card details and security code. But, if the requested information is sent, it will be used fraudulently.
From: 07529 673957Jamie tried to deliver your parcel contents today, but nobody was in. Please schedule a new date via: https://local-depot27.com
From: 07529 673957
Jamie tried to deliver your parcel contents today, but nobody was in. Please schedule a new date via: https://local-depot27.com
If you have been tricked by the Local Depot 27 scam and have submitted your credit card information, please contact your bank for help. Also, post the scam text you have received in a comment below to help inform others.
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I had exactly the same message today 13.1.23 with the same wrong spelling of schedule, from a different phone number. I was at home and knew nobody came. It's a fairly obvious scam because the name of the delivery company is not given.
I received the following message this morning 09.01.2023From 44 7738 697558Our driver Simon attempted to deliver your shipment today but no one was home. To reshedule a new delivery date, visit: https://my-local-depot-uk.com
I also received the same message from 447596191984on 11 january 2023 at 12;27 pm I think it's a scam.
Simon attempted to deliver today your parcel but no one answered. Reschedule & track parcel at: https://local-depot41.comMy message from 44 7593.812881 received today. It fits this scam report so thought I’d share
I got the text a Jamie tried to deliver a parcel was so close to entering my bank details
I was told that as I had already entered my name, address and date of birth before I realised it was a scam I could still have a problem as my details could be used for buy now pay later items. I have reported this to Action Fraud. They were very helpful