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Motion · S6M-00484 · 23 Jun 2021

Stamp Out Scams Campaign

Lodged by Gordon MacDonald Standard Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commends Royal Mail on the launch of its new online campaign, “Stamp Out Scams”; notes that the campaign intends to help keep Royal Mail customers safe from scammers who seek to commit crime using the Royal Mail brand; further notes that arrests have recently been made in connection with alleged scams; believes that Royal Mail has been collaborating with a number of law enforcement agencies, which led to these arrests; understands that some 30,000 websites linked with fraudulent activity have been taken down; recognises that the “Stamp Out Scams” campaign provides Royal Mail customers with valuable information on how to spot scams, as well as tips on how to report them, and on how customers can differentiate between real and fake messages from the Royal Mail; understands that Royal Mail only sends email and text notifications when a customer has requested tracking, will only ask the recipient to make a payment by email or text when a customs charge is due, and in such cases, the recipient will also receive a “fee to pay” card through their door, and praises the commitment by Royal Mail to protect customers from unscrupulous fraudsters who use the Royal Mail brand to extract money from people.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.