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Fake delivery SMS scam: how to spot it before you tap the link

The message asks for a small fee. The link is not the courier's site.

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A fresh scam sends a message saying your parcel is held and asks for a small fee through a link.

Check the sender and the address in the link. A real courier shows the tracking number in its own app.

If you tapped the link, change your banking password and tell your bank at once.

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