Last year we saw a huge increase in complaints about fake SMS that simulate the imminent delivery of a package . Now there is likely to be another wave of these fraudulent messages. These or similar messages are currently sent via SMS:

Apparently you ordered a package for which you still have to pay the shipping fee of EUR 2.59. The sender number came from Austria and begins with +43 664…
If you follow the link, you will end up on a website that is similar to that of the Austrian Post! Attention: The message does not come from the post office and does not affect any of the deliveries that you may actually expect.
Even if the first part of the URL starts with “ post.at.paket. “ So don’t be fooled, because the actual URL is: “ akcavusogludamper “, as you can see from the screenshot!

If you click on “ Click here ”, you will be redirected to a form in which you have to enter your credit card information in addition to your personal data!

What happens to entered data?
If you enter your details on the fake website, they will end up directly in the hands of criminals. Since you will also be asked for a telephone number and a code, which will then be sent to you via SMS, direct debits may occur. You may also end up in a subscription trap and there will be ongoing debits from your card. In addition, the data could, for example, be used to make purchases on your behalf and at your expense.
Have you announced your details?
If you have entered your details on the fake websites, you should contact your credit card provider immediately. In any case, have your credit card blocked to avoid misuse. If there are debits that exceed the approved 2.99 euros, request a refund from your payment service provider. Amounts that were debited without your consent (e.g. amounts that were not mentioned during the purchase) must be refunded by your payment service provider (credit card company) in accordance with Section 67 of the Payment Services Act 2018. RTR also warned about this in 2021.
In the event of financial damage, we recommend reporting it to the police!
Mimikama would like to thank Anna W. for submitting reports about the fake package SMS with an unpaid shipping fee of EUR 2.59
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