Beware of scams this Christmas!
Tuesday, 22nd November 2011 at 10:54 AM
We have received a warning from North Yorkshire Police about a scam currently operating and thought we would pass it on. Please be careful around the festive period!
North Yorkshire
Police have been made aware that the following Postal Scam which is
operating in the run up to Christmas. The existence of the scam is
confirmed by the Royal mail and Trading Standards. This con operates as
follows: 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
While we are caring for your property your sitters will act according to your instructions. We are happy to take delivery of items as long as we are aware of it. Our general rule is that if we do no know about it, it does not happen so please ensure that if you are expecting any deliveries your sitter is briefed accordingly. If you are aware of scams such as this operating in your area please do let us know so that we can pass the warning on!