Are you expecting the delivery of packages in the build-up to Christmas? If so, beware – there are more scams than bargains out there.
For instance, have you received a text message or email that appears to be from a delivery service? This message indicates that the carrier has attempted to deliver a package to you or is waiting for delivery instructions, and is asking you to pay shipping or postage fees?
Beware, this is an attempted package delivery scam.
Be aware that genuine delivery companies will never ask you by SMS or email for any payment to receive a package. If you have any doubts, do not hesitate to contact the delivery company directly, advises the French government’s cyber malveillance website.
Christmas is busy period for cybercriminals
Busy periods for online commerce, such as Black Friday or the lead-up to Christmas, are magnets for cybercriminals. Taking advantage of the fact that many people are waiting for or sending packages, they often pretend to be well-known delivery companies to trick victims.
The festive season is a very lucrative time for e-commerce activities, accounting for 25% of all scams committed during the year, according to Les Echos Business publication. Hackers use the full extent of the arsenal at their disposal to slip into the flow of booming traffic.
They come in the form of phishing email campaigns, ransomware attacks, banking Trojans and even fraudulent websites promoting special offers.
This year, the level of cyberattacks…
