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Royal Mail Group Royal Mail Incompetence

HERE WE GO AGAIN, AND AGAIN.
This latest Review is a further example of absolute incompetence by Royal Mail, following their (now) denial of loosing my Parcel, but now telling me I had received it! WHAT AN UTTER AND COMPLETE UNTRUTH. PERHAPS I SHOULD ASK DONALD TRUMP TO GET INVOLVED - HE WOULD SOON IDENTIFY THE LIARS, AND SACK THE BOARD AND SOME SENIOR MANAGERS.
ROYAL MAIL, CONVENIENTLY, NOW ADVISE ME THAT MY PARCEL WAS DELIVERED TO ME, DESPITE MY CLAIM OTHERWISE, AND DESPITE THE FACT THEY HAD FORMERLY ADVISED ME IT WAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THEM AND WAS NOT IN THEIR DELIVERY OFFICE - BUT IT WAS PARCELFORCE - WHO, GUESS WHAT, CANNOT BE CONTACTED ABOUT SUCH A CLAIM BECAUSE IT DID NOT HAVE A TRACKING NUMBER - CAN YOU BELIEVE IT BECAUSE IT WAS A PARCEL ON A ROYAL MAIL NON-DELIVERY CARD?
As the first designated redelivery on the card, was Tuesday, 30th, I WAITED IN ALL DAY AND NOTHING HAPPENED.
It then indicated online that the next redelivery would be the 3rd, January.
I NOT ONLY WAITED IN ALL DAY, BUT ATTACHED A NOTE TO MY FRONT DOOR, STATING ' IF I'M NOT IN, LEAVE WITH MY NEIGHBOUR NEXT DOOR.
Now tell me why, when I spoke to a Postie, he told me HE HAD NOTHING FOR MY ADDRESS.
Now, also tell me why, Royal Mail advised me that it was nothing to do with them, and to contact Parcelforce - WHO ALSO WANT NOTHING TO DO WITH IT.
Someone in Royal Mail is obviously lying - maybe the Postie who misled about the redelivery date on the card.
Have Royal Mail spoken to him? - I doubt it because they indicate that they don't know who the Postie was !.
I'M NOT GOING TO LET ROYAL MAIL OFF LIGHTLY, AND WANT TO ESCALATE IT.
I TRIED ON THE LINK THEY SENT ME, AND THAT IS ALSO THE USUAL WASTE OF TIME - IT KEPT TAKING ME TO 'BUSINESS' NOT 'PERSONAL'. ANOTHER JOKE.
The fact that Royal Mail, Parcelforce and the Post Office are linked, made me think about re-watching the televised Programme about the P.O. scandal.
As a former Director of Knowsley Business Watch, I will promote this as the worst, most diabolical experience I've ever come across, experiencing - incompetence, lack of training, lying, zero internal communication, possible theft, waste off time (3 or 4 persons who have replied to my email chain ALONE - never mind the phone calls.), and over 2 weeks for them to deny it was them who lost my Parcel. Sickening.
I'm am not going to let Royal Mail get off easily with this complete and utter failure of their so-called customer service.
It is me who is at the end of this debacle, and I'm going to do everything in my power to expose it -
How? - a reminder about an enormous disgrace highlighting Royal Mail.-
*someone is obviously lying, most arguably the
Postie
*lack of training, especially Posties
*incompetent staff,
*lack of records,
*laziness to clearly fill in a 'failure to deliver' card
*internal and external massive waste of time,
*zero communication,
*and possibly parcel theft.
*Royal Mail had denied they were involved
and to contact Parcelforce, who cannot be
contacted about this kind of matter
* I strongly recommend you avoid using Royal Mail
for small parcels, because it may be stolen or lost
and, unless it has a Tracking Number - WHICH
THEY DO NOT! it will never be found - YOUR
TOUGH LUCK- BUT NOT THEIR FAULT EH?
As the link to Escalate is as ludicrous as their web- site, I have demanded they Escalate it on my behalf...we'll see - watch this space.
I'm mortified with the utterly disgraceful way my loss has obviously been caused by the untruth of a simple delivery of my parcel which obviously has been lied about.
Another massive example of HOW NOT to conduct a massive Business, and HOW to dismiss the loss of a Parcel belonging to a Customer BECAUSE THEY CANNOT FIND IT - AND SOMEONE HAS LIED.
Watch out for the next Review - now knowing what Royal Mail is really like, you can expect one.
p.s. Also, Royal Mail's excuse for their ludicrous web-site which makes it damn near impossible to reach someone to help you from either company, is that work is being done to separate the Royal Mail and Parcelforce companies, but do not know how to do so with the web-site - GOOD EH? THANK GOD THEY DO NOT WORK WITH YOUR MONEY.
I'M SURE, SENIOR FIGURES IN THE GOVERNMENT, CONSUMER ADVICE AND (MAYBE) SENIOR, (HONEST FIGURES) IN ROYAL MAIL- MAYBE EVEN T.V., WILL BE INTERESTED IN THE OUTCOME OF THIS - PROVIDING IT IS TRUTHFUL (?!)

Recommendation: Avoid Sending Small Parcels with Royal Mail

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Royal Mail Group Wrong delivery

Hello,

I would like to escalate my complaint regarding tracking number XQ787533509GB.

My designated Safeplace is my brown bin, but the parcel was placed in my grey rubbish bin, which contained waste. I was at home and no delivery attempt was made. Retrieving the parcel from the dirty bin made me feel unwell and caused significant distress.

I am requesting a goodwill gesture in addition to the investigation, as this incident has caused inconvenience and emotional discomfort.

Thank you.

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Well Ryal Mail not fit for purpose once moreWaiting for a tracked 48 delivery which was at their hub on saturday at 1pm and according to my local office it still is even though I've had a message saying delivery between 10 and 12 on monday the 8th Dec well the 9th camme and went so today went to the local parcel office explained to a very helpful and...

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Royal Mail Group Letter not received???

Your ref. Kd831734122gb posted 9/12/25 appears to have yet been received. Letter was due for delivery by 12/12/25 1 to 3 days. Delivery was advised by post office, this was a urgent letter for which I paid £5.50 to ensure delivery would be made within 3 days. Unable to find out if letter has been delivered? Unable to track letter as it appears to have not been delivered? Unable to obtain any information as to where letter is?/

Claimed loss: HAVE REPORTED LOSS TO P.O.INFORMED IT WILL TAKE 7-10 DAYS TO INVESTIGATENO RESPONSE TO DATE

Desired outcome: DELIVER MY LETTER URGENTEXPLANATION AS TO WHY P.O. DID NOT DELIVER MY LETTER 12/12 /25

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Good day and compliment of the season My name is Felicia Ekpo I bought an item from Ebay and it was posted using Royal mail, this item is showing delivered as at 24 December 2025 But there has been a mistake as the item that was snapped and sent to my email isn't my item and wasnt delivered to me either I took an extra step to visit the home the item...

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Royal Mail Group Tracked 48

Posted at redditch post office 09.30 on 17th
0215-8ED6-035E-C63a
No tracking till 22 at birmingham mail center
Then same again at Birmingham mail centre
On 23rd
Failure to answer call about this.
So you are not employing enough staff to provide contracted services.
. Pip centre wv 98 1ab
Why have you not delivered ior even picked it up in 48 hours.
Now won't be delivered till 29 as offices closed till then
Expect you treat it as all mail now deliver in a year

Claimed loss: 2 years benfits

Desired outcome: Delivered today. Or payment of benefits you cost me for next 2 years.Formal account of why you haven't employed enough staff to resolve contract

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Is Royal Mail Group Legit?

Royal Mail Group earns a trustworthiness rating of 91%

Highly recommended, but caution will not hurt.

Our conclusion: After a detailed review, ComplaintsBoard finds Royal Mail Group to be a trustworthy company. Although there's a 16% resolution rate for customer complaints, which deserves attention, Royal Mail Group is known for their high standards and safety. If you're thinking about dealing with Royal Mail Group, it's wise to check how they handle complaints.

We found clear and detailed contact information for Royal Mail Group. The company provides a physical address, 7 phone numbers, and 2 emails, as well as 4 social media accounts. This demonstrates a commitment to customer service and transparency, which is a positive sign for building trust with customers.

The age of Royal Mail Group's domain suggests that they have had sufficient time to establish a reputation as a reliable source of information and services. This can provide reassurance to potential customers seeking quality products or services.

Royalmail.com has a valid SSL certificate, which indicates that the website is secure and trustworthy. Look for the padlock icon in the browser and the "https" prefix in the URL to confirm that the website is using SSL.

Royalmail.com has been deemed safe to visit, as it is protected by a cloud-based cybersecurity solution that uses the Domain Name System (DNS) to help protect networks from online threats.

We looked up Royal Mail Group and found that the website is receiving a high amount of traffic. This could be a sign of a popular and trustworthy website, but it is still important to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of the site before sharing any personal or financial information

Royalmail.com appears to have online shopping features, it's important to know that the platform supports an extensive range of payment methods, making it convenient and easy to complete your transaction. The payment procedure on the website is also relatively simple and straightforward, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for buyers.

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  • While Royal Mail Group has a high level of trust, our investigation has revealed that the company's complaint resolution process is inadequate and ineffective. As a result, only 16% of 67 complaints are resolved. The support team may have poor customer service skills, lack of training, or not be well-equipped to handle customer complaints.
  • We conducted a search on social media and found several negative reviews related to Royal Mail Group. These reviews may indicate issues with the company's products, services, or customer support. It is important to thoroughly research the company and its offerings before making any purchases to avoid any potential risks.
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I sent a Christmas card with an enclosed £30 Waitrose voucher to my Mother-in-Law. She received an envelope with an attached printed note from the Post Office saying ‘Sorry’ if anything is missing please contact us. The card was posted in my local post box. Obviously it got to her minus the card & the Waitrose voucher. I am now trying to get Waitrose to...

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Royal Mail Group Delivery

Item code YT33636174 (48 hr tracked) due this afternoon up to 4.45pm.was misdirecyed to ELY DO from Peterborough this am. There is NO futther tracking information. The delivery option was to go to a neighbour. This option was only for the delivery time given originally 1245 14.45pm. The message says no signature needed, but that's no good as I do not accept it being left anywhere as it contains FOOD. I cannot arrange an ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENT as I do not know the ETA NOW. it is vital that it be handed to someone, not just left. Previously an item of food from the same company had damage by RATS

Claimed loss: £43 +loss of time

Desired outcome: Provide information and compensation.

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Royal Mail Group Complaint Confirmation acknowledged November 10th 2025 Ref.[protected] ... no response

Hello,
Case Reference [protected]
The email address for customer service on your website doesn’t work … so I am writint to you.

I submitted this claim for late delivery of an Express 24 item 021322C001293958 sent on November 6th 2025 costing £21.15. I received a confirmation email of my claim on November 10th 2025.
It was claimed in the official and very detailed email that my claim would be responded to within 30 days.
I provided all the supporting evidence required.
Can you please expidite this matter for me.
Many thanks
Hugh Seabrook

[protected]

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Royal Mail Group Parcel that was delivered

Heard my door bell go off, didn't couldn't conect to my doorbell via phone, I was in london. This was 09.25 this morning, he tried to put through letter box then gave up and walked away,once I got home I see a card saying back garden tap, dont have one, I checked down side of house but to no avail, then once in the house again I went out to find parcel by back door. I thought how because gates were locked. Please check video. My number is [protected]

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Dec 17, 2025 11:04 am EST

Noticed i have put my number in wrong, where it says 097 it should be 007

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I received a e-mail that a parcel had been delivered to my address. There was no such delivery. I tracked the reference number on the ryal mail site : ref no: OJ227466661GB and it indicated that delivery had been made on 16/12/2025. Please see details below from your tracker. Tuesday 16 December 2025 15:20 Delivered by Manchester PFW Depot Saturday 13...

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Paid £38 for international tracked and signed parcel clearly labelled to Australia. on 1:10:2025. They first sent it to Jamaica, then New York then returned the parcel complaining the address not found! They keep trying to return the parcel to me, but i refuse to accept demanding they honour the original paid for contract to deliver the parcel to Australia...

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On Thursday 11th December I was due to receive a parcel that was being sent to me by Royal Mail. However no package was delivered, and instead I received a message to say the parcel was incorrectly addressed and was being returned to sender. I contacted my supplier to tell them what had happened and they sent me the required order by alternative courier...

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Expensive weekly magazines often not delivered, and twice over the last eight months important documents gone missing, on one occasion a set of investment documents had to be taken personally by myself to be delivered after the first lot went missing, six weeks later the original came back to me with (not known at this address } scrawled over it, the...

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Royal Mail Group Parcel delivery

Received an email to advise no one was available to accept a delivery as it seemed no one was home. There was someone home the whole day and no evidence at all on the ring doorbell to show any delivery attempt. When trying to arrange collection, I can’t do no this on the app as I don’t have a “sorry we missed you card” which would confirm no one attempted delivery. Cannot speak to anyone, cannot arrange collection, app just takes you around in circles…..Shambles!

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I was sent 2 Xmas cards through the post delivered on different days, the 1st card was larger than the 2nd card but was delivered no problem. The following day i received a card through the door from Royal Mail saying i had a package that required me to pay £1.50 to acquire it. I went to the local sorting office to collect, i paid the extra £1.50 and wa...

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My package from India arrived in the UK and went too Tyneside mail centre were it has been stuck since 19th November and was supposed too be dispatched too Hartlepool delivery office,I know my package has been stolen by who ever last scanned my package and I want full compensation and prosecution!the tracking number is RM582379759IN I am so disgusted and...

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Ordered Christmas cards from the cancer charity Penny Brohn online, 12/11/2025. Had already ordered and received a set of their cards 22/10/2025. Absolutely perfect service from Royal Mail. I received a tracking notice for this set on 14/11/25, stating it had been collected from the depot in Clifton, Bristol. No word since! Initially rang Penny Brohn...

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Dear Royal Mail Customer Service, I am the sender of the parcel with tracking number 021338520319D223. We had attempted to arrange a redelivery, but the recipient did not receive any “Something for You” card, which seems to have caused the delivery issue. I am currently out of the country and will not be available to receive the parcel at my addre...

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I have had a product delivered to me using this same address and this around they returned the product back to sender claiming it is a wrong address. I paid for royal mail because I wanted the product delivered faster and I had to wait the following week which wasted my time and now after waiting for almost a week y’all returned the product back...

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According to Royal Mail's tracking, they intended delivering an item to me on 20 Nov. They didn't. The tracking changed to 'Will deliver the next working day. They didn't. Four days later the tracking is exactly the same as it was on 20 Nov. I've seen their delivery van a little earlier, but the postman had nothing for me. It is impossible to contact them...

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Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Late Deliveries and Loss of USB Sticks and Wallets to Blind Listeners Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing on behalf of the Redditch and Bromsgrove Talking Newspaper to raise a formal complaint regarding repeated late deliveries of our weekly USB memory sticks to our blind and visually impaired listeners. As you will know...

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On 07/11 at 14.45, I ordered and paid for a "proof of delivery and signature" at Tudorville Post Office in Ross-on-Wye. My certificate of Posting reference number is KD855080402GB. I was promised a next day delivery to HMRC, BX91AS. I have been tracking this reference since 08/11 and there appears to no signature or proof of delivery. These document...

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Royal Mail Group reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Apr 27, 2007. The latest review Royal Mail Incompetence was posted on Jan 9, 2026. The latest complaint Dangerous driving was resolved on Aug 17, 2013. Royal Mail Group has an average consumer rating of 2 stars from 69 reviews. Royal Mail Group has resolved 11 complaints.
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