People are being warned about a Royal Mail scam text message that could give criminals access to bank accounts in minutes.

Royal Mail has assured customers that they still have ‘thousands of free options’ to send parcels, referencing its ‘expanding network of lockers, parcel shops and the option to send small ...

A Royal Mail delivery text scam ... begins with a text message claiming a parcel delivery attempt has failed. It contains a link to reschedule or pay a small fee - often just £1.99 or £2.99.