Unsolicited Delivery of 37 Bags of Drinks Leaves Aussie Woman Baffled - Could it be a Scam?
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Have you ever received a package you didn’t order at your doorstep? It's not uncommon, but what if it was something as bizarre as 37 bags of sports drinks?
That's exactly what happened to one woman in Sydney; her story is nothing short of surreal.
TikTok user @carismaraffs has recently gained traction on social media after she shared her bizarre experience.
'It all started yesterday when I got a knock on the door, there left was a bag of four Powerades,' she shared on TikTok.
'I didn't think much of it, but then five minutes later it happened repeatedly.'
As the day went on, the woman's doorstep continued to be flooded with deliveries of bags filled with four bottles of Gatorade and Powerade in different flavours.
The deliveries were so frequent that by 8:30pm, she had amassed a total of 21 bags of sports drinks.
She added: ‘I didn't know what to do but then the next day the cycle started again, I now have 31 bags and it's been two days.'
The third day brought with it another bizarre twist, with six more bags containing four bottles of Coke, Coke-Zero, Fanta and Mount Franklin bottles.
The delivery men were, understandably, puzzled by the situation.
'I finally confronted one of the delivery guy at 7 o'clock at night - he thought it was strange also,' the woman continued.
'Now I have 37 bags. What am I going to do?'
Since sharing her bizarre experience on TikTok, her videos have garnered more than half a million views, leaving users scratching their heads over the unusual delivery mix-up.
As the story made its rounds on social media, theories began to emerge about what could be causing the continuous influx of drinks.
One user wrote: 'Girl, let them keep coming. You are going to be hydrated for the next few months. Blessing in disguise.’
Many people were also curious about which company was responsible for sending them, withs some pointing out that the bags in which the drinks were delivered didn't bear the logos of any of the major delivery services.
One person said: 'I work for three delivery companies. Never seen these bags before.’
It should be noted that delivery scams are on the rise. You can read more about it here.
The most popular suggestion was indeed that it’s a scam, with many speculating that it may have something to do with credit card scammers wanting to use a delivery service to test stolen credit card details.
'People run stolen credit cards through delivery apps to test them, ask the driver what app they're working for and call them,' one person suggested.
The woman tried this approach herself, and replied: ‘I did this tonight and we tried to call the number on the account … It said disconnected.’
Another warned: 'If it continues I would report it to authorities. It seems like someone could be trying to stalk you in some sadistic way with that amount of deliveries.’
Card testing is a fraudulent practice involving using stolen card details to make small purchases and test the card’s validity.
The aim is to determine if the card has been cancelled, as cancelled cards are useless to fraudsters.
If the card is still valid, fraudsters may move on to make larger purchases or sell the information on the dark web.
This practice should not affect the woman receiving the deliveries in any way, except for receiving an influx of drinks if the fraudsters succeed.
However, it is important to be aware of the risks of card testing and to protect yourself from fraud, such as monitoring your bank statements regularly and reporting any suspicious activity to your bank.
Members, this serves as a timely reminder to always remain vigilant; if something feels strange or out of the ordinary, it’s always worth reporting.
Also, we advise you to be wary when giving away personal information on the internet, as scammers and hackers are continuously devising more sophisticated ways to access your bank and credit card details.
Be sure to keep on top of your security updates and passwords and if something seems off - call your bank immediately.
We would also recommend caution when deciding whether to consume food or drink delivered to you without your knowledge. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Has something similar to this happened to you? What did you do? Let us know in the comments below!
That's exactly what happened to one woman in Sydney; her story is nothing short of surreal.
TikTok user @carismaraffs has recently gained traction on social media after she shared her bizarre experience.
'It all started yesterday when I got a knock on the door, there left was a bag of four Powerades,' she shared on TikTok.
'I didn't think much of it, but then five minutes later it happened repeatedly.'
As the day went on, the woman's doorstep continued to be flooded with deliveries of bags filled with four bottles of Gatorade and Powerade in different flavours.
The deliveries were so frequent that by 8:30pm, she had amassed a total of 21 bags of sports drinks.
She added: ‘I didn't know what to do but then the next day the cycle started again, I now have 31 bags and it's been two days.'
The third day brought with it another bizarre twist, with six more bags containing four bottles of Coke, Coke-Zero, Fanta and Mount Franklin bottles.
The delivery men were, understandably, puzzled by the situation.
'I finally confronted one of the delivery guy at 7 o'clock at night - he thought it was strange also,' the woman continued.
'Now I have 37 bags. What am I going to do?'
Since sharing her bizarre experience on TikTok, her videos have garnered more than half a million views, leaving users scratching their heads over the unusual delivery mix-up.
As the story made its rounds on social media, theories began to emerge about what could be causing the continuous influx of drinks.
One user wrote: 'Girl, let them keep coming. You are going to be hydrated for the next few months. Blessing in disguise.’
Many people were also curious about which company was responsible for sending them, withs some pointing out that the bags in which the drinks were delivered didn't bear the logos of any of the major delivery services.
One person said: 'I work for three delivery companies. Never seen these bags before.’
It should be noted that delivery scams are on the rise. You can read more about it here.
The most popular suggestion was indeed that it’s a scam, with many speculating that it may have something to do with credit card scammers wanting to use a delivery service to test stolen credit card details.
'People run stolen credit cards through delivery apps to test them, ask the driver what app they're working for and call them,' one person suggested.
The woman tried this approach herself, and replied: ‘I did this tonight and we tried to call the number on the account … It said disconnected.’
Another warned: 'If it continues I would report it to authorities. It seems like someone could be trying to stalk you in some sadistic way with that amount of deliveries.’
Card testing is a fraudulent practice involving using stolen card details to make small purchases and test the card’s validity.
The aim is to determine if the card has been cancelled, as cancelled cards are useless to fraudsters.
If the card is still valid, fraudsters may move on to make larger purchases or sell the information on the dark web.
This practice should not affect the woman receiving the deliveries in any way, except for receiving an influx of drinks if the fraudsters succeed.
However, it is important to be aware of the risks of card testing and to protect yourself from fraud, such as monitoring your bank statements regularly and reporting any suspicious activity to your bank.
Key Takeaways
- A woman received 37 bags of Gatorade and Powerade drinks delivered to her house over three days, despite never ordering them.
- The mysterious deliveries led to various theories, with some believing it could be connected to credit card scammers testing stolen card details.
- The woman confronted a delivery driver, who also found the situation strange, but they could not determine the delivery source.
- The incident has garnered significant attention online, with the women’s videos racking over half a million views.
Members, this serves as a timely reminder to always remain vigilant; if something feels strange or out of the ordinary, it’s always worth reporting.
Also, we advise you to be wary when giving away personal information on the internet, as scammers and hackers are continuously devising more sophisticated ways to access your bank and credit card details.
Be sure to keep on top of your security updates and passwords and if something seems off - call your bank immediately.
We would also recommend caution when deciding whether to consume food or drink delivered to you without your knowledge. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Has something similar to this happened to you? What did you do? Let us know in the comments below!