Fake Delivery Scams in India: How to Spot Fraudulent Parcel Messages
Fake delivery SMS scams are surging in India, with fraudsters impersonating Amazon, Flipkart, FedEx, DTDC, and India Post. You receive a message about a 'failed delivery' or 'customs fee' with a link to reschedule or pay.
Warning Signs of a Fake Delivery Message
- ⚠SMS about a parcel you didn't order or aren't expecting
- ⚠Link in the message is not the official courier website
- ⚠Asked to pay a small customs or re-delivery fee via link
- ⚠Message asks for your address, phone, or payment details
- ⚠Urgent — 'your parcel will be returned if not claimed in 24 hours'
How Does This Scam Work?
- 1You receive a fake delivery notification SMS
- 2Clicking the link leads to a fake courier website
- 3You enter payment details to pay a fake 'customs fee'
- 4Your card details are stolen and used for fraudulent transactions
What Should You Do?
- ✓Track parcels only on official courier websites — type the URL yourself
- ✓Never click tracking links in SMS messages
- ✓Legitimate couriers don't ask for payment via SMS link
- ✓Paste the message into ScamCheck to verify instantly
- ✓Report at cybercrime.gov.in
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How do I know if a delivery SMS is real or fake?
Go directly to the courier's official website and enter your tracking number there. Never use a link from an SMS. Legitimate couriers (Amazon, FedEx, India Post) will never ask for payment via SMS.
What happens if I click a fake delivery link?
You may be taken to a page that steals your card details or installs malware. If you entered any details, immediately call your bank and block your card.
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