Fake delivery and parcel notifications
Recognise delivery messages that use small fees, missed parcels or address updates as a lure.
Why this matters
Delivery scams succeed because many people are expecting packages. The message may request a small payment, login or personal information on a copied website.
By the end of this lesson
- Recognise the main warning signs
- Choose a safe verification method
- Know when and how to report the situation
What to notice
- Unexpected courier message
- Generic tracking reference
- Small redelivery or customs fee
- Shortened link
- Sender domain does not match courier
- Request for card details to reschedule
What to do
- Open the courier app or official website directly
- Use a tracking number from the original order
- Do not pay through an unsolicited link
- Verify whether anyone actually ordered the parcel
- Report the message
Frequently asked questions
Why do scammers ask for a small fee?
Small amounts reduce suspicion and can capture card details.
How should I track a parcel?
From the retailer account or courier website opened independently.
What if the tracking number looks real?
Verify it on the official courier site.
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