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Iggydi

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Australia Post scam!!!!!!!! with pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .

Well the scammers are really trying to make sure we take notice of their scams. They are sending photos of an Australia Post Van to make it more convincing. I have sent this to scam watch but thought I would make everyone at SDC aware of the lengths they are going to now. Stay safe online

Begin forwarded message:
From: POSTAU+ <[email protected]>
Subject: Checking In: Confirm Delivery Details
Date:
18 February 2024 at 03:51:56 AEST
To: Undisclosed recipients:;
Australia Post

Address Verification Request - Shipment ID 347JF1194038
Confirm your shipment ID: 347JF1194038
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Shipment Update
Address Confirmation Needed
Dear Customer,
As we prepare for the final delivery phase of your parcel (ID: 347JF1194038), it's essential that we have your correct address on file. This ensures that your package is delivered to you promptly and securely.
To verify or update your delivery information, please click on the link below. This is a crucial step for avoiding delivery disruptions and is provided at no additional charge to you.
Confirm or Update Address
Your prompt response is greatly appreciated and will aid in the smooth delivery of your package.
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Once your address has been verified, we will proceed with the delivery and provide you with the latest tracking updates.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
The Australia Post Team
Protecting your privacy is our priority. We ensure that all your personal information is handled with the highest level of security. Trust Australia Post to deliver your packages safely and securely.
© 2024 Australia Post. All rights reserved.
 
The email is not convincing at all. The post office never contact you to check any details or ask you to click on any link. I had a genuine email yesterday to say they couldn’t deliver a parcel, as I was not home. The email was backed up with a card in the letterbox to pick up parcel from post office after 5pm, which I did. End of story.
 
Nothing convincing about this txt message whatsoever. Painfully obvious this is a scam from the opening line. AP does not send txt's like this for starters, the from address is nothing like AP. To confirm all you have to do is go to AP tracking, type in the fake tracking number and there you have it. ONE FAKE MESSAGE.
 
These scams are now just part of life and they seem to be getting better at convincing people. I also have received the post office scam and all the others before it. Scammers are successful with people who just click everything without thinking or just have a lapse in concentration or just trying to do things quickly all the time. We have all become a little impatient and expect everything quickly and so we tend to rush through things. Freddie sang it many years ago. "I want it all and I want it NOW!" All we can do is be aware and be careful and don't take any chances. Don't rush important stuff because a little bit of time spent investigating could save you a lot. It's a bit of a shame but "Trust No One".
 
I received that one too but my latest is we have generated a bill because you haven’t paid your tolls
I know it’s a scam because I don’t have the tolls in my name and my husband has auto top up
So I have reported that
 
Australia Post always addresses you by your first and last name. They have a tracking device that is displayed and difficult to imitate or copy.
Fortunately, I live close to my local post office. All my parcels and online orders are directed to "Post Collect" - a free service. Armed with an ID with my picture, I personally and safely collect my parcels from an Australian Post Office Counter. They advise you if your parcel has arrived and for how many days they will hold it for you. I have used this service for 4 years now -100% safe and effective.

E. M. Wickett
Perth
 

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