Filenews 21 February 2023
The Police recommends caution to the public about new fraud with messages related to the postal sending of parcels and aimed at stealing money and personal data of citizens.
Specifically, messages are sent by phone and refer to the sending of parcels through courier services, including the sending of parcels from abroad. The telephone messages contain an electronic link – link, which citizens are invited to select / follow, in order to arrange and sign for the completion of the shipment of parcels.
Citizens who receive such messages are urged to be particularly careful and NOT to select / follow the specific electronic links, since there is a risk of theft of money from their bank accounts and interception of their personal information.
In cases where citizens are actually waiting for the delivery of postal parcels, it is recommended that they check for the progress of their parcels, either by contacting their seller or sender, or by contacting the courier company through which the shipment is processed, provided that they know which company this is.
