How to avoid being scammed by fake delivery texts this Christmas

Scam messages expected to surge as people prepare for the festive season

How do I avoid getting scammed?According to Adam French, senior consumer rights editor atHowever, there are steps you can take to protect yourself if you get one of these messages. The main thing you must not do is click on any links you receive in a suspicious text.advises consumers to “take a moment to think”. “Delivery companies usually only text you to share tracking information and don’t ask for upfront payments,” the group said.

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