This scam involves fake messages which users are receiving via iMessage.
Several iPhone users have flagged that they receive fake messages about undelivered parcels.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a warning to Apple users about this scam.
If you’re an Apple user, then you should read this article carefully. A new scam is doing rounds which is typically targeting iPhone users. This scam involves fake messages which users are receiving via iMessage. Even the Government of India has flagged this scam. Read along to find out what’s happening.
Several iPhone users have flagged that they receive fake messages about undelivered parcels at India Post warehouses. These messages are sent from random accounts and contain fishy links. When users click on this link, they are asked to pay a small amount to confirm the delivery. Once a user pays that amount and enters their OTP, the scammers get hold of all of their sensitive data and even empty their bank accounts.
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What should you avoid?
“India Post: Your package has arrived at the warehouse, and we attempted delivery twice but were unable to due to incomplete address information. Please update your address details within 48 hours; otherwise, your package will be returned. Please update the address in the link: After the update is completed, we will re-deliver within 24 hours, India Post!”
To raise awareness for the same, The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, through its cybersafety and cybersecurity awareness handle Cyber Dost, has issued a warning to Apple users about this scam. It was shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. The post read:
“New Transnational #Scam Alert: #iPhone users are receiving scam messages via iMessage regarding packages from random accounts. Clicking on suspicious links may be avoided and read receipts may be disabled for such suspicious messages.”
So if you come across any such message, even if you have placed an order, don’t randomly click on any link and first verify its authenticity. It takes only a matter of seconds before all your hard-earned money is gone.
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