Fake delivery text scam

How delivery scam texts work

You receive a text claiming a parcel is held and a small fee — typically €1–€3 — is required to release it. The link goes to a convincing fake payment page that steals your full card details.

Red flags in a delivery text

• You are not expecting a parcel
• The link domain does not match the official carrier site
• You are asked for card details to pay a small fee
• The text came from a mobile number, not a short code
• Poor spelling or unusual phrasing

How to check a genuine delivery

• Go directly to the carrier's website and track using your reference number
• Never click tracking links in unexpected texts
• Genuine An Post, DHL, and FedEx texts never ask for card payment by SMS