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Deliveries: how to identify a fraudulent delivery SMS?

Fraudulent delivery messages often use urgent language, poor grammar, suspicious links, or unexpected requests for payment. Experts recommend verifying any delivery notice directly through the company's official website, app, or phone number rather than clicking links in SMS messages.

Why it mattersIf you receive an unexpected SMS about a delivery, do not click the link; verify it through official channels first to avoid phishing scams that target your personal or bank data.

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