MORE SCAMS

Neither are anything new, but these are 2 scams which have come to our attention recently.

Both are  written by locals.

I am basically just wondering if you have done any articles on the injustice of charging for receiving mail from the UK or if this is a French Post office scam?  

We have in the past paid to receive a small parcel which they say is because of VAT. Fair enough. Today though, we were astounded to be charged 9 euros for a small Father’s Day card from our son to my husband.

I had at the time a French friend with me who could at least argue with the postman who said it is because it is from outside the EU.  The card is clearly marked letter, 20g and no value.  We have left it unopened in case on query we might be accused of it containing something.  It is £2.50 postage paid Royal Mail so can’t be to do with insufficient payment.  Barry paid the 9 euro but was told they don’t issue receipts.

After 22 years and paying tax here I sometimes wonder if we are seen as fair game!