It all started with a buzz on Meera’s phone...
OCTOBER 2025 | VOL. 53
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The Fake Delivery
Notification Trap
3-minute read
She wasn’t expecting a package, but the message looked official.
Curious, she almost clicked.
The Red Flags
If Meera had clicked, the link would have opened a fake courier website:
Looked genuine but asked for her personal and card details.
Sometimes, the link even installs a fake courier tracking app that secretly steals data.
How to Spot a Fake Delivery Notification Scam
Before clicking,
Meera paused and looked closer:
She wasn’t expecting a package and an unexpected message is always suspicious.
It pressured her to “act now” or face consequences.
The URL didn’t match the courier company’s official website.
All clear warning signs.
What Meera Did Right
Instead of responding, Meera went straight to the courier company’s official tracking portal and checked.
No package was listed under her name
— scam confirmed.
She immediately:
Deleted the message without clicking.
Blocked the sender.
Reported the fraud attempt to the authorities.
Safety Tips
Do not click suspicious courier links:
Avoid links in unexpected texts/emails.
Verify the sender:
Use the courier company’s official customer care number or website, not the details in the suspicious message.
Track packages officially:
Enter the tracking number only on the courier’s official site.
Protect personal data:
Legitimate delivery companies won’t ask for Credit Card details via SMS.
Check with family:
Verify if someone else ordered the package.
Use security software:
Install trusted antivirus or anti-malware apps to block phishing attempts.
Report Fraud
If you are a victim of online fraud, reach out to the National Cyber Crime portal at cybercrime.gov.in, call the helpline number on 1930 or call ICICI Bank’s helpline number on 1800 2662.
If you have received any malicious/ phishing/ suspicious e-mails or calls, report it to Sanchar Saathi at sancharsaathi.gov.in/ and to ICICI Bank at antiphishing@icicibank.com.
