How can you recognize Bpost smishing — package blocked, pay 1.99 EUR customs?

TLDR

SMS from 'Bpost' reports a package blocked in customs with payment of 1.79 2.99 EUR. Link to bpost douane.be (actual: bpost.be). Steals credit card data and 3DS code. Indicators: 1) Bpost never requests payment via an SMS link; 2) domain...

How it works

Red flags

Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.

What to do

1SMS from 'Bpost' reports a package blocked in customs with payment of 1.79 2.99 EUR.
2Indicators: 1) Bpost never requests payment via an SMS link; 2) domain is not bpost.be; 3) micro amount for credibility; 4) CVV requested.
3IF YOU ARE A VICTIM: Card Stop 078 170 170 to block the card, file a police report, forward email to verdacht@safeonweb.be, forward SMS to 8989 (free spam reporting line).

Source

CCB-SafeOnWeb

Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team

https://safeonweb.be/

FAQ

Is Bpost smishing — package blocked, pay 1.99 EUR customs a real scam pattern?

Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.

What are the first warning signs?

Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.

What should I do first?

SMS from 'Bpost' reports a package blocked in customs with payment of 1.79 2.99 EUR.; Indicators: 1) Bpost never requests payment via an SMS link; 2) domain is not bpost.be; 3) micro amount for credibility; 4) CVV requested.; IF YOU ARE A VICTIM: Card Stop 078 170 170 to block the card, file a police report, forward email to verdacht@safeonweb.be, forward SMS to 8989 (free spam reporting line).

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