As package delivery scams that spoof DHL, USPS and other delivery companies soar, here’s how to stay safe not just this shopping season
Where there are users to be scammed and money to be made, cybercriminals won’t be far behind. So it was during the pandemic, when internet users eager to get hold of the latest COVID news were susceptible to scams. At one point, Google claimed to be blocking 18 million daily phishing emails related to the unfolding situation.
The pandemic also led to a surge in e-commerce which will long outlast the virus. There was an estimated 56% increase in online sales between 2019 and 2021, and the numbers are only predicted to grow. That presents another opportunity for online fraudsters masquerading as delivery companies.
With the holiday season approaching, it means you should be on the lookout for delivery scams designed to steal your data and your cash, or even infect your computer.
How common are fake delivery scams?
E-commerce has never been easier. In just a few mouse clicks or swipes of our smartphone, we can have items from all over the world delivered to our doorstep. But this ease of use can also be our undoing. Can you remember all the items you ordered over the past two weeks, where they were bought, and what company is shipping them? Scammers are primed to take advantage, by sending out phishing emails and texts…
