The police have warned of another SMS scam which has seen several people robbed.

A 'substantial' number of reports were made in the past 24 hours about the scam, the police said. 

"The victims were defrauded a total of more than €10,000". 

The SMS scam message is purportedly from Maltapost, informing receipients that a package was awaiting delivery and requesting payment.

 

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