Alert : Fake Royal Mail SMS

In recent days, a new scam is spreading: text messages pretending to be from Royal Mail are targeting consumers to steal their banking details. Stay vigilant: here’s how to spot and avoid the trap.

Royal Mail Fake SMS Scam

Many users have received messages asking them to pay a delivery fee via a fraudulent link.

How the scam works

Fraudsters send SMS messages imitating Royal Mail, including a link to a fake payment site. Their goal: to steal your banking details.
Warning signs: suspicious website addresses, spelling mistakes, and urgent language.

Tips:

• Never click links in SMS messages without verifying the source.
• Track your parcel only through Royal Mail’s official website.
• If in doubt, contact Royal Mail directly.

Conclusion

If you receive such a message, do not reply or click any links. Report the scam at reportfraud.police.uk and inform your friends and family. Check our full guide if you have already clicked.

Written by : René Ronse
Sources & Methodology : This alert is based on regular monitoring of national reporting platforms, feedback from victims, statements issued by the relevant authorities and other information available at the time of writing or the latest update. Its purpose is to identify the method used, the warning signs and the appropriate steps to take when faced with this type of fraud.
About the author : René Ronse, manager of ArnaqueOuFiable.com. Expert in consumer cybersecurity, specialist in detecting online fraud, product transparency, and digital compliance. He has over 20 years of experience analyzing hidden subscription mechanisms, unreadable terms and conditions, aggressive sales tactics, and deceptive commercial practices on the web.
Last updated : 10 March 2026.
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