News from Peterborough City Council

Peterborough City Council's business regulation team is warning businesses and consumers to be wary if they receive a text message notifying them that a parcel is awaiting delivery.

 

A company is using the scam to persuade recipients to call a premium rate telephone number incurring costs of up to £10 when there is no parcel awaiting delivery.

 

Jane Day, Peterborough City Council's senior adviser and education officer, said: "If you are not expecting a parcel then do not respond to text messages sent to your mobile phone. If you are expecting a parcel then check with the sender to find out when it was sent and by which method."

 

People who have been a victim of this scam should report the matter to OFCOM by calling 020 7981 3040 or 0300 123 3333. Alternatively people can visit www.ofcom.org.uk.