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Hermes - Cotton Traders
Martin_the_Unjust
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I ordered a couple of items from Cotton Traders early evening yesterday.
This afternoon I received a text, allegedly from Hermes, saying I owe £1:45 extra postage for a parcel, click her to pay etc etc Clearly a phishing text. I also received an email from Hermes saying that they are expecting to receive a parcel for me from Cotton Traders soon.
This leads me to believe that either Hermes or Cotton Traders systems have been hacked. Am I wrong?
This afternoon I received a text, allegedly from Hermes, saying I owe £1:45 extra postage for a parcel, click her to pay etc etc Clearly a phishing text. I also received an email from Hermes saying that they are expecting to receive a parcel for me from Cotton Traders soon.
This leads me to believe that either Hermes or Cotton Traders systems have been hacked. Am I wrong?
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Probably just a coincidence, everyone I know is getting those phishing texts at the moment - I got three this week, all claiming to be from different delivery companies2.22kWp Solar PV system installed Oct 2010, Fronius IG20 Inverter, south facing (-5 deg), 30 degree pitch, no shadingEverything will be alright in the end so, if it’s not yet alright, it means it’s not yet the endMFW #4 OPs: 2018 £866.89, 2019 £1322.33, 2020 £1337.07
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You may be right although it’s the first one I’ve ever got pretending to be from Hermes (it’s usually Royal Mail) and I’m not a big believer in coincidences.jackieblack said:Probably just a coincidence, everyone I know is getting those phishing texts at the moment - I got three this week, all claiming to be from different delivery companies0 -
You've probably come across this:-
https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/hermes-scam-warning-fake-text-5437568
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Just a co incidence, my OH and I are getting dozens every week. Mostly UPS or RM, the occasional Hermes or DOD one, but basically all the same scam.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0
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I get loads of these as well, fortunately my email filter seems to be pretty good at treating the majority of them with the contempt they deserve.Past caring about first world problems.0
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