RESIDENTS are being warned to be on their guard after a bogus parcel delivery company left cards at houses across Burnley.
Police said the scam involves cards, which feature a premium rate telephone number, being left by PDS parcel delivery service at a number of properties.
The cards advise residents to dial a number to claim a parcel it was unable to deliver.
But if the number is dialled, there is an immediate charge of £15 for the call.
According to officers, the fake company originates from Belize and they are warning people not to dial the number on the card.
Sgt Phil Carter said: “The scam has been confirmed by Royal Mail.”
If you do receive a card with these details, then contact Royal Mail Fraud on 020 7239 6655.
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