Have you received an email stating that your parcel, which was supposed to be delivered by a BHL parcel shipping service, wasn’t delivered? It may also mention that no one was available at your address to sign and receive the parcel. And so, you need to confirm the address again. It is a scam, so don’t act on anything you read in the email.
How does the BHL parcel shipping scam work? What should you do if you receive this email? How can you avoid becoming a victim of this scam?
What Is the BHL Parcel Shipping Scam?
A BHL parcel shipping scam is an email phishing scam where scammers send a false shipping alert that appears to be from the BHL parcel shipping service.
The scammers attempt to link the scam to DHL, a company that provides courier, package delivery, and express mail services. They do this by adding a logo that is similar, but not identical, to DHL’s logo. The color scheme in the email and web design mirrors the same company’s style, making the victims believe it’s official.
The scam email states that the users’ shipment was halted due to the incorrect address, as nobody was available at the address to receive the parcel. They are told to confirm the address for the package to be delivered to. In rare cases, the user may also be asked to pay an additional fee to receive their parcels.
The cybercriminals behind this scam email embed a link in the email, directing victims to click and submit information, which in fact, is bait…
