If you’re waiting for a package to arrive in the mail, don’t get tricked by this new Australia Post delivery scam.
The scam text messages claim you have a package that was unable to be delivered and ask you to arrange for another delivery attempt.
One Aussie took to Reddit to share the scam texts purportedly sent by Australia Post, and said their family member had received them while waiting for an overseas delivery.
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“They have received the two messages below, which I'm thinking are fake, what do you think? Like I've never seen 'auspost-help.agency'. Trippy thing is that the link preview shows as the Auspost website,” the user said.
People quickly took to the comments to warn the user it was a scam, with many people saying they had received the same or similar text messages.
“Yes, got a similar one and nearly fell for it because it came from the same number that aus post uses to contact me. Scam though,” one person commented.
“I got that exact msg early today at 11am..I haven't [bought] anything in months. They are scams. Look at the URL.. it's not the real auspost page,” another person said.
Australia Post has said it will never contact anyone via SMS or email asking for their personal or financial information or payments.
“We’re seeing a greater public awareness of scams and cybersecurity, however, we encourage customers to be aware of how to spot a scam, including looking for a non-Australia Post web address and unusual sense of urgency,” an Australia Post spokesperson said.
“If customers receive a suspicious text or email message that appears to be from Australia Post, we encourage them to report it to [email protected] and delete it immediately.
“Customers can contact 13POST for help and support and head to the Australia Post website for important information about how to spot a phishing scam.”
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