ProtectMyData Editorial

Scam awareness guides

Practical privacy and scam-awareness guidance from ProtectMyData, with links to the official sources used for each guide.

Articles by ProtectMyData Editorial

Royal Mail missed delivery text: is it a scam?
A missed-parcel message can be a phishing attempt. Check the warning signs before paying a fee or entering your details.
2026-10-09
HMRC tax refund text: is it a scam?
A text offering a tax refund in exchange for personal or financial details is a phishing warning sign. Here is how to check safely.
2026-10-09
Evri parcel scam: what to do with a suspicious text
A parcel text demanding payment can lead to a fake delivery website. Check your real order before taking action.
2026-10-09
Australia Post SMS scam: how to check a parcel text
A message asking you to fix an address or pay for redelivery may be fake. Check the parcel in the AusPost app instead.
2026-10-09