In the UK, delivery giants like Amazon and Royal Mail are being impersonated by scammers, especially during high-demand periods like Christmas, leading to an increase in vulnerability to scams.
The research indicates that over 50,000 instances of copycat websites were reported last year, with home delivery companies being the second-most targeted sector behind tech giants.
Which? warns that scammers often utilize fake texts and emails to lure consumers to fraudulent websites, particularly urging them to rearrange missed deliveries.
Major delivery companies urge customers to be vigilant against scams: check for poor language, lack of personal information, and unusual links in communications.
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