I received a notice in the mail alerting me that a parcel sent to me was being held and that someone was trying to reach me to claim it. All I had to do was call and send a processing and delivery fee of $16.95, paid only by telephone or Visa.

I called the phone number listed to find that there was no package, but for the fee they would send me a piece of jewelry.

Initially, you might think your Aunt Emma had sent you a gift with a misdirected address. And for $16.95, I will receive her package. Not so. Don't be misled. It is a scam.

Robert Luhrs

Pinehurst