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Scam Score: 91/100
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This is a classic Royal Mail impersonation scam. The real Royal Mail never requests payment via SMS link. The URL uses a '1' instead of 'l' in 'mail' — a common trick to deceive victims.
The Scam Message
Royal Mail: Your parcel is on hold. A customs fee of £2.99 is required. Pay now to avoid return: https://royalmai1-customs.com/pay
Royal Mail Impersonation
Scammers frequently impersonate Royal Mail to trick recipients into clicking payment links.
Fake Domain
The URL 'royalmai1-customs.com' uses a digit '1' instead of letter 'l' to mimic the real website.
Urgency Tactic
Threatening parcel return creates false urgency to make you act without thinking.
Unusual Payment Request
Royal Mail never requests customs fees via SMS text links.