Local Depot GB Scam Text is a new type of scam that has recently been in the news. The scam text claims to be from the UK Post Office and includes a link that will take you to local-depot.gb.com. Receivers are required to confirm settlement of the PS1.45 Redelivery Fee.

This is the text message:

“Your parcel has been awaiting delivery. Please confirm settlement of PS1.45 at the following link localdepot-gb.com.”

Although the text message appears harmless, it falls under a scam known as Phishing scam

Scam Website for Local Depot GB at local-depot.gb

Local-depot-gb.com has been identified as a malicious website. It’s not the official United States Postal Service website. It takes you to a portal where you can be tricked into paying a PS1.45 delivery fee. Here is where the scam begins. Your credit card number and security code will be requested. It will be used against your.

How?

You can make unlimited debits to your credit card.

What should you do if you receive phishing text messages like this?

  • Do NOT open it. Sometimes, opening phishing emails can compromise your Personally Identifiable Information.
  • To prevent you from opening it inadvertently in the future,
  • Don’t download any attachments with the message.
  • Do not click any links in the message. Phishing messages contain links that direct you to fraud websites.
  • Do NOT reply to the senter. Do not respond to any messages that may be sent by the sender.
  • Report it. Help others avoid phishing attempts

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