Fake Delivery Messages: Why That Package Alert Could Be a Trap

These days, many of us receive regular deliveries — groceries, gadgets, clothes — and scammers know it. That’s why they’re sending fake delivery SMS or WhatsApp messages pretending to be from courier companies like Blue Dart, DTDC, or India Post.

It may say:
“Your package is on hold. Please pay ₹30 to complete delivery”
Or
“Delivery failed. Click this link to reschedule”

But be careful — it’s a trap.

What’s Really Happening?

These messages contain links to fake websites that look like real courier pages. Once you click:

• You’re asked to enter your card details or UPI ID
• Some pages install spyware or malware silently
• Others trick you into paying a small “fee” — but end up stealing more

Why Do People Fall for It?

• The messages look urgent and real
• We often forget what we ordered, so we believe it might be genuine
• ₹30 or ₹50 seems like a small risk — but it can cost you your banking access

How to Spot a Fake Delivery Scam

• The sender’s number is not official
• The link doesn’t go to a courier’s real domain (like dtdc.in or bluedart.com)
• The page asks for ATM PINs, OTPs, or full card details — no real courier does that
• There’s poor grammar or random capitalizations

What You Should Do

• Don’t click on links in unexpected delivery messages
• Track your orders only through official shopping or courier apps
• Never enter card/UPI details on unknown sites
• Report suspicious messages on www.cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930

How ipingU MSS Helps

At ipingU, we help protect individuals and businesses through:

• Secure network monitoring
• Anti-phishing tools
• Awareness training for employees.
• Endpoint protection from dangerous links and apps

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