Beware Blocked Package Scam
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Among the activities that are most carried out on the web there is undoubtedly that of online shopping. You order goods with one click and wait for delivery from the comfort of your home or to a collection point. The blocked package scam is based on these now daily actions. An attempted fraud, carried out through various methods and which takes root a lot, precisely because it is likely that the user who receives the message is actually waiting for the delivery of a package. The temptation to click on the proposed link is therefore very strong, but it is best to be careful.
How the blocked parcel scam works
Parcel delivery scams are becoming more and more widespread and are implemented through various channels. One is that of SMS, which require verification, or the entry of your data, to unlock a package. Another channel is email. Just take a look at your spam folder or inbox to find it fake messages on parcel delivery.
How to avoid the parcel scam
To protect yourself from the postal parcel scam, the only way is to avoid clicking on links received via SMS or email. It may seem like a drastic solution, especially for those who place one or more online orders a day and want to keep their shipments under control. But there are other ways to do this, for example entering the site on which the purchase was made and immediately contacting customer support.