I've Received An Email Stating That The...

[sandyRoe]

... address on a package to be delivered to me can't be read.  They're asking for my address and give a mobile phone number to call.

I'm not expecting anything in the post.

What use would my address be to them if this is some type of scam?

[wolf63]

As a friend used to say 'has a fish got a waterproof head' or 'do bears ... woods'

[gingejbee]

Obviously. The more info you give to scammers, the easier it is to get scammed.

[naomi24]

If the address can't be read how do they know it's for you?

[sandyRoe]

If I'd placed an order for something I might have gave a contact email .

I won't be answering them.

 

[THECORBYLOON]

They want your address and your phone number and by replying, they know your e-mail is correct and active.

It all helps someone to pretend to be you.

[Neveracrossword]

I've had to provide the email address of people I'm having packages sent to (as well as the actual address). I think it's unlikely that it can't be read - if they have a form, containing your email address, your home address should be redable surely? (I can see an address being illegible if it was scribbled on a package... but in that case, they'd have no contact details for you...)

[ynnafymmi]

As i said before sandy give them all your bank details,etc.If your bank account gets emptied then it is definitely a scam,if your bank account doesnt get emptied then it is not a scam.Sorted.

[wiltsman]

 I had a similar email yesterday. I ignored it, as like you I'm not expecting any packages to be delivered to me.

Yes it's a scam .... just ignore it.

[sandyRoe]

Ynnaf

I'm sure your advice is well meant but if an innocent, naive, ABer saw it and did what you suggest it might lead to financial ruin and destitution.

[Clementino]

I am surprised the post by ynnaf has not been removed.

I know it's meant as a joke, but it's not funny at all