Trending Campaign
Postal Package Tracking SMS (Fake Customs Fee)
Published
10/10/2025
Primary Vector
SMS & WhatsApp messages
Target Audience
Online shoppers, people awaiting holiday deliveries
Text messages claim a package is held until you pay a small customs fee. Links lead to credential harvesting sites branded as national postal services.
How This Scam Works
- 01
Scammer sends bulk texts referencing real shipping carriers
- 02
Victim clicks link and enters card + login details on fake portal
- 03
Credentials reused to drain bank accounts or steal identities
What to Watch For
- Links shortening services or lookalike domains (e.g., auspost-shipping-alert.com)
- Demands for card payment under $3 to “release” the parcel
- Branding errors or incorrect local postal terminology
Recommended Actions
- Check tracking numbers directly on the carrier website
- Report suspicious SMS to your postal service spam short code
- Freeze cards immediately if details were entered