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"DHL Shipment Notification" Phishing Scams

DHL Shipment Notification Phishing Scams

DHL customers, please be aware of fake "DHL Shipment Notification" email notifications being sent to potential victims by cyber criminals. The fake email notifications contain links that go to a phishing website that steals DHL account credentials victims, or to a malicious that tricks visitors into downloading fake software that will infect their computers with malware. Therefore, recipients of DHL Shipment email notifications are asked to go directly to DHL’s website at www.dhl.com, sign into their accounts and check their shipment status from there instead.

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A Sample of a "DHL Shipment Notification" Phishing Scam

DHL Shipment Notification from DHL Express
Sun 30/04/2017 16:23
From: DHL WORLD

Hi

Good day,

This is an arrival notification of your parcel at our local post-office.

Use below portal to download/print DHL-AWB (Receipt) to be submitted to courier agent.

View Document Here

Kindly endeavour to be accurate as possible to reduce time of clearance and recipient confirmation.

Ensure future delivery of our emails in your inbox by adding shipping@dhl.com | © 2017 DHL Express | Customer Service

DHL’s customers who have already been tricked by the phishing scam, are asked to go to www.dhl.com, sign into their accounts and change their passwords. If they are unable to change their passwords, they should contact DHL’s customer service or support for help.

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Comments 17

Aug 20, 2020 at 8:23 PM by
"DHL Shipment Notification" Phishing Scams
an anonymous user from: Argyle, Texas, United States

I have received 2 of these. I go to the DHL website (NOT clicking on the links in the email) and track the number provided. No such number.

YOUR DELIVERY IS TODAY

logo



Hello ,

Your DHL EXPRESS shipment with waybill number 6605692843 from YAN RIUT INTERNATIONAL TECH CO.,LTD is scheduled for delivery TODAY .

If you need to make a change or track your shipment, Click Here.

DELIVERY INFORMATION
Waybill No.
6605692843

Thank you for using On Demand Delivery.

DHL Express - Excellence. Simply delivered.

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Sep 11, 2020 at 5:51 PM by
"DHL Shipment Notification" Phishing Scams
an anonymous user from: Tyler, Texas, United States

These are the kind I've been getting

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Jun 29, 2020 at 6:11 AM by
"DHL Shipment Notification" Phishing Scams
an anonymous user from: India

This mail I received today from ecorn.helpdesk-dhl.com with a attached file DHL-SHIPMENT.HTML IS this is a correct mail or not.
Is this mail is correct


Notification of shipment for altorunion

Dear

I have attached the soft copy of your shipping document to this email,
kindly check attachment to view and print shipping document.

Please feel free to contact me in case of any further assistance.
We thank you for choosing DHL Express.




Thanks and regards,
Ann-Kristine Johansson
Customer Service Director
DHL Express






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CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message is from DHL and may contain confidential business information.
It is intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient
please contact the sender and delete this message and any attachment from your system. Unauthorized publication,
use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this E-Mail and its attachments is strictly prohibited.

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Jun 29, 2020 at 11:58 AM by
"DHL Shipment Notification" Phishing Scams
info

The email is a scam sent by cyber theives.

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Apr 5, 2020 at 12:08 PM by
"DHL Shipment Notification" Phishing Scams
info

"New Shipment Arrival
Sun 4/5/2020 11:58 AM
From: DHL

Notification of shipment for;

Dear Customer,

I have attached the soft copy of your shipping document to this email,
kindly check attachment to view and print shipping document.

Please feel free to contact me in case of any further assistance.
We thank you for choosing DHL Express.

Thanks and regards,
Ann-Kristine Johansson
Customer Service Director
DHL Express
GOGREEN – Environmental Protection with DHL"

Here is another scam.

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Feb 3, 2020 at 4:07 PM by
"DHL Shipment Notification" Phishing Scams
info

"From: Larry Page
Date: February 3, 2020 at 7:05:29 AM MST
Subject: Attention;
Reply-To: dhlexpress_dispatch-fastservice.com

Attention;

Sequel to my study leave and course in London, and pressure from some of you,
I was able to hurriedly compute all ATM cards of the Batch C compensation
beneficiaries before my departure from Benin yesterday. Your ATM card has been
processed, sealed and booked with DHL Courier Company for onward delivery to
the address you shall provide to them. Kindly contact DHL delivery Manager (Mr.
Richard D.Palmer) via return mail or with the contact details below.

Mr.Richard D.Palmer
DHL International Benin
Lot No. 23 Patte D'Oie
03 BP 2147
Cotonou
Tel: 229 62833614
Email : dhlexpress_dispatch-fastservice.com

Provide him the information below:
1. Name:
2. Address:
3. Age:
4. Gender:
5. Nationality:
6. Country Of Residence:
7. Telephone Number:
8. Passport by attach or driver's lisence number.

I regret to inform you also that I was not able to avail your delivery address
to DHL because I could not instantly verify your address and I sincerely
apologize for this professional negligence. Kindly avail your current address
where you would want your parcel delivered to.Your Parcel Identification No. is
DHLBEN/3576/2020. Parcel Description: MasterCard Debit Card of $2,800.00 USD.

I wish you all the best as I hope to receive your appreciation letter at my
desk when I return from my study leave. Cheers!

Yours in service,
Larry Page
Secretary IFV compensation committee"

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