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1. www.canadapost-postescanada.ca › cpc › enRecognizing spam, fraudulent emails and text messages

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   Phishing emails or text messages are intended to trigger a quick reaction and a sense of urgency by asking consumers to "update", "validate", or "confirm" information or “pay” a sum of money otherwise their account will be suspended, or their delivery held, as examples.

2. www.which.co.uk › news › articleScam alert: the latest delivery scams to watch out for - Which?

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   Aug 20, 2024 · Evri and UPS are the latest companies impersonated in scam texts and emails by opportunistic fraudsters. Scammers attempt to con victims with claims of 'missing address information' and requests to 'reschedule' a delivery.

3. www.bbc.co.uk › news › newsbeat-57654967Delivery text scams and how to deal with them - BBC News

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   Jun 29, 2021 · If you have a habit of ordering stuff online, you're probably no stranger to a "your parcel has been delivered" text. That's why they're a good way for scammers to hook unsuspecting people in.

4. www.bbb.org › article › scamsBBB Scam Alert: Don't click on that text! 5 ways to avoid ...

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   Sep 12, 2024 · Some consumers get text messages that say a major delivery carrier needs them to "update delivery preferences" on a package by clicking on a link. The problem? The text is a scam.

5. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2023Fake shipping notification emails and text messages: What you ...

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   Did you know that scammers send fake package shipment and delivery notifications to try to steal people's personal information — not just at the holidays, but all year long? Here's what you need to know to protect yourself from these scams. The scammers send bogus messages by email or text.

6. www.theglobeandmail.com › business › articleDelivery scams on the rise amid Canada ... - The Globe and Mail

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   1 day ago · Canadians face a fresh wave of scams as fraudsters seize on the Canada Post strike to try to trick victims out of their cash. The last few weeks have seen an “exponential” rise in fraud ...

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   Are 'your parcel has been delivered' texts a scam?

   • If you have a habit of ordering stuff online, you're probably no stranger to a "your parcel has been delivered" text. That's why they're a good way for scammers to hook unsuspecting people in. Three in five of us have had fake delivery company texts over the past year, according to new figures from consumer group, Which?.

   Delivery text scams and how to deal with them - BBC News

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   Are 'update delivery preferences' text messages a scam?

   • By Better Business Bureau. September 12, 2024. For years now, some consumers have been getting text messages stating that a major delivery carrier needs them to "update delivery preferences" on a package by clicking a link. The problem? The texts are scams, and the links result in the theft of personal information, money, or both.

   BBB Scam Alert: Don't click on that text! 5 ways to avoid delivery scams

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   What are delivery scams & theft?

   • Delivery scams and theft are particularly prevalent during the holidays when more packages are shipped, but they can happen year-round. Scammers are hoping shoppers are busy or distracted and will act without thinking. The first scams to look out for are phishing texts or emails that pose as official notices from delivery companies.

   BBB Scam Alert: Don't click on that text! 5 ways to avoid delivery scams

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   Are fake delivery company texts a scam?

   • Three in five of us have had fake delivery company texts over the past year, according to new figures from consumer group, Which?. The messages often contain a link that brings you to a scam website. Adam French is a senior consumer rights editor at Which? and says there's no way you can really stop scammers from texting you.

   Delivery text scams and how to deal with them - BBC News

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   What if I get a scam message from Canada Post?

   • It also noted that scammers may send false messages that claim to be from Canada Post or another carrier, asking for payment for undelivered items or offering “priority service.” “Do not click on links in unsolicited emails or texts. Instead, visit the official website of the courier service for updates,” the bureau said.

   Delivery scams on the rise amid Canada Post strike, holiday shopping se…

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   Are text messages a scam?

   • The texts are scams, and the links result in the theft of personal information, money, or both. Most consumers love the convenience of making purchases online and having them shipped straight to their doorstep. But with millions of packages delivered each year, con artists and thieves have developed many ways to steal from shoppers.

   BBB Scam Alert: Don't click on that text! 5 ways to avoid delivery scams

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8. www.bbc.com › news › newsbeat-57654967Delivery text scams and how to deal with them - BBC

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   If you have a habit of ordering stuff online, you're probably no stranger to a "your parcel has been delivered" text. That's why they're a good way for scammers to hook unsuspecting people in.