Reaches you by sms · Public web warning · 08 Oct
A recent South Africa courier-smishing warning describes SMS messages claiming a parcel is on hold or needs rescheduling, often demanding a small redelivery, customs or delivery fee. The goal is to collect card details, banking logins or OTPs.
Victim receives an urgent SMS such as a parcel being on hold, failed delivery or an outstanding small fee; the link leads to a lookalike courier/payment page where card details, banking credentials or OTPs are harvested.
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.
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.