The Customs Department has identified cases of malicious communications (mainly via SMS messages and possibly emails) to the public, which illegally use the name of the Customs Department and, under the pretext of allegedly delivering a parcel, tracking a shipment, unpaid bills, etc., attempt to extort money and/or personal data. The messages also contain a link to malware, the sole purpose of which is to steal personal data from mobile phones and/or computers. Recipients of these messages SHOULD IGNORE THEM AND AVOID clicking on or opening this link (Photos of the messages are attached for information). We would also like to inform the public that the Customs Department will not, under any circumstances, request bank account or credit/debit card details or other personal information via messages. Any message via email or SMS, of such content (e.g. for clearance of a parcel due to an invalid address), does NOT come from the Customs Department and constitutes an attempt at fraud with the aim of stealing personal data and/or extorting money.
