TLDR
SMS says a package is blocked in customs or requires a small payment (€1.99 €3.50) to be delivered. Link leads to fake courier site that asks for card details. Indicators: 1) courier never used; 2) tiny amount (to seem harmless); 3) URL...
How it works
SMS says a package is blocked in customs or requires a small payment (€1.99 €3.50) to be delivered. Link leads to fake courier site that asks for card details. Indicators: 1) courier never used; 2) tiny amount (to seem harmless); 3) URL...
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 says a package is blocked in customs or requires a small payment (€1.99 €3.50) to be delivered.
- 2Indicators: 1) courier never used; 2) tiny amount (to seem harmless); 3) URL does not match the official courier; 4) request for full CVV.
- 3Verify tracking on the official courier website.
Source
FAQ
Is Smishing 'Blocked package' — fake DHL/Poste/UPS/GLS courier 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 says a package is blocked in customs or requires a small payment (€1.99 €3.50) to be delivered.; Indicators: 1) courier never used; 2) tiny amount (to seem harmless); 3) URL does not match the official courier; 4) request for full CVV.; Verify tracking on the official courier website.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.