Police warn shoppers about parcel delivery phishing scams after 130 victims lose S$182,000 in December

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SINGAPORE — The police are warning shoppers about the rise of parcel delivery phishing scams after about 130 victims lost at least S$182,000 this month.

In an advisory on Thursday , the police said that victims would receive emails or text messages informing them that their parcels were awaiting delivery, or that they had outstanding bills due for payment.

These messages would come with a link for victims to view information regarding their parcel delivery. However, the link when clicked on would redirect victims to a fraudulent website that would request their credit or debit card details and one time password . "Victims would only realise that they had been scammed when they discovered unauthorised transactions made to their credit or debit cards," said the police.Do not click on links provided in unsolicited emails or text messages

Always verify the authenticity of the information with the official website or sources, even if you are expecting the delivery of a parcelNever disclose your personal or Internet banking details and OTP to anyoneMembers of the public with information related to such crimes may call the police hotline at 1800-255-0000, or submit feedback online at

 

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