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How to spot a postage scam

Every day, 18 million letters land on doormats across the UK- but not all of them are what they seem. Scammers are slipping in fake ones disguised as official documents or businesses to con people out of their money. From bogus inheritance claims to dodgy service flyers, these letters look convincing - and that’s exactly why they work. Scam Interceptors’ Nick Stapleton explains how fraudsters use the trust we have in post to their advantage, what red flags to look for, and the classic tricks that give these scams away.

To watch this in full, go to iPlayer and search for Morning Live from 05/03/25.

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11 months left to watch

Duration:

7 minutes