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nanny_7
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be from Royal Mail. The email states that Royal Mail is holding an item for the customer. The subject header is Mail ¿ Lost or Missing Package and reads, Royal Mail have detained your package for some reason for example, lack of a proper invoice, bill of sale, or other documentation, a possible trademark violation or if the package requires formal entry. The RM International Mail Branch holding it will notify you of the reason for detention this is done in writing and how you can get it released. The email then asks the recipient to open an attachment and complete a document. It is believed that the attachment contains a zip file with a malicious virus. We would strongly recommend you do not open this type of email or respond, simply delete the email and run your virus protection regularly on your computer.
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And as most of those examples given, Royal Mail would have no idea about anyway and it would have nothing to do with them- except underpaid postage, stuff to be signed for, or anything with a customs charge due probably.
Thanks for the warning though.0
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