Reaches you by email · Public web warning · 05 Oct
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.
Email claims customs clearance or fees are needed for a held parcel and urges the recipient to click a tracking/payment button; the link goes to a fraudulent site rather than the courier's official domain.
Different pages, same playbook — matched by what they do, not just the brand.
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.
Fastway warns that scammers target marketplace sellers with fake Fastway emails, SMSs or instant messages, claiming Fastway will arrange payment, collection and delivery.