TLDR
SMS or WhatsApp message imitating DHL, Hermes, or DPD: 'Your package could not be delivered, please pay a processing fee of 1.99 Euro.' The link leads to dhl paket zoll.com or hermes versand.top. Indicators: 1) Micro amount (1.99–3.49...
How it works
SMS or WhatsApp message imitating DHL, Hermes, or DPD: 'Your package could not be delivered, please pay a processing fee of 1.99 Euro.' The link leads to dhl paket zoll.com or hermes versand.top. Indicators: 1) Micro amount (1.99–3.49...
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
- 1IF SCAMMED: Block the card immediately via 116 116, file a report with the police, forward the SMS to 7726 (Spam Reporting).
Source
BSI
Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.bsi.bund.de/DE/Themen/Verbraucherinnen-und-Verbraucher/Cyber-Sicherheitslage/Methoden-der-Cyber-Kriminalitaet/Schadprogramme/SMS-Phishing/smishing_node.htmlFAQ
Is DHL Package Hook SMS — Alleged Customs Fee of 1.99 Euro 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?
IF SCAMMED: Block the card immediately via 116 116, file a report with the police, forward the SMS to 7726 (Spam Reporting).
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.