SMS message about the arrival of the parcel: cyber police warn of a new fraudulent scheme
Cyber police warn of a new fraudulent scheme. The attackers spread fake SMS messages about the arrival of parcels on behalf of a well-known Ukrainian postal service.
Alerts contain phishing links to resources controlled by fraudsters. The goal of fraudsters is to collect payment data of users in order to appropriate their savings. At the same time, the attackers convince the victim to follow the link to the resource they control, and enter their bank card details (owner name, number, CVV code and validity period). In the future - buy a variety of goods online. For the calculation, illegally obtained data of citizens are used.
In addition, having such information, fraudsters can arrange a return of already ordered goods, appropriating funds from the victims' accounts.
To protect yourself, follow these tips:
- do not follow dubious hyperlinks;
- receive data on the arrival of the parcel only on the official website of the postal service or in the application;
- check the correct URL of the site before entering confidential data - even the slightest discrepancy may mean that the user has come to a phishing site;
- create a separate online card for online shopping, to which you transfer only the amount necessary for payment;
- pay money after receiving the goods to minimize the risks of losing money;
- Do not notify third parties of confirmation codes that come in SMS messages or directly to applications;
When disclosing payment information to fraudsters - immediately contact the bank and block the card.
National Police of Ukraine
