RESIDENTS are being warned about “Something for You” cards arriving through letterboxes designed to look as if they have come from Royal Mail. 

The cards which lack the Royal Mail logo look almost identical to the slips posted through letterboxes when a delivery cannot be made. 

To organise a redelivery the cards urge recipients to call a 0208 number, which is not registered to Royal Mail.

After ringing the number the automated message asks for the recipient’s details and consignment number.

A spokesman said: “The Royal Mail security team is looking into this as a matter of urgency.

“Customers should check delivery cards very carefully to ensure they are genuine, and remain vigilant. Although the card is similar to one of our Something For You cards, the Royal Mail logo is crucially missing.

“Customers should also consider whether they are expecting a delivery from the company named on the card.” 

Recipients are advised not to call the number provided or give out any card details and personal information but to get in touch with them instead by calling 0345 774 0740.