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7 min read · 2024-10-02

The new parcel delivery scam playbook

A spike in SMS fees and fake tracking portals. Protect your card.

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Delivery scams usually look like a small payment request. The link opens a fake tracking page that asks for a card "verification."

Spot the fake tracking pages

When in doubt, open the courier website directly and track from there.

Quick protection checklist

  1. Do not pay via SMS links.
  2. Report the number to help others.
  3. Freeze your card if you entered details.