Reaches you by sms · Public web warning · 05 Oct
Nedbank fraud-awareness page warns of parcel scams targeting online shoppers through fake emails and SMSs that appear to come from courier companies or the South African Post Office. Victims are asked to click a link and pay a fee to receive a package, then are prompted for card or digital-banking credentials.
Fake delivery notification says a parcel is waiting or requires a small release/payment fee; the link leads to pages requesting card details or digital-banking username/password.
Different pages, same playbook — matched by what they do, not just the brand.
Nedbank warns that online shoppers are being targeted by fake courier or South African Post Office emails and SMSs asking for a payment to receive a package.
A recent South African courier-customs phishing warning describes emails claiming a parcel is on hold because customs fees are unpaid, with a 'Track Shipment' button leading to an unrelated address. The message uses courier branding, a tracking number and urgency.