Warning from An Post on scam messages for package deliveries and advice on how to spot them
An Post has issued advice on how to avoid scam and phishing messages being sent claiming to be be from the national post service.
"We are aware of fraudsters sending fake emails and texts to customers pretending to be from An Post. We are asking customers to remain vigilant and be 'scam aware'," An Post says.
An Post says it provides information about what to look out for and what actions to take if you have been affected.
Advice on package scams
Stop and think! Are you expecting a package?
Check for misspelling, unusual links or unfamiliar sender email addresses
Whatsapp Reseller Scam
An Post will never manage payments for items for sale on reseller websites.
Email Phishing Scam
Stop and think – did you make this order?
The link looks like it is to the An Post website but if you hover over the link, you can see that it would bring you to a different fraudulent site.