Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Alerting you to scams and frauds.
The International Parcel / FIPS Service text parcel notifications below are fakes. The fake messages, which claim the recipient's parcel has been stopped for unpaid customs fees, are scams created by cybercriminals to steal their potential victims' personal and financial information. Therefore, recipients of the same text messages are asked not to click the link in them.
"We tried to deliver your parcel IPS016448296CA, but there is an unpaid customs fee. Please follow the instructions here: 08o.me/Xw1OZ"
"There is an update on ur parcel. Item stopped due to unpaid customs fee. Follow the instructions here: https://bit.do/fLNJD"
I got another fake text from IEIPS-SMS: "016448296GB" and was taken to a fake IPS (International Parcel Service) website, which automatically entered the so called tracking number and then wanted my personal details and €1.50 for a customs fee. The link in the text is "j5l.website/Xljmb".
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I keep on getting messages from IPS from them to get my parcels I Have screenshot and messages
I got the massage now saying I must take my order from cape Town de point .How and there's a fee of R36
Its a scam........... report, block etc...
Thanks for the warning! Also received a similar message although the suplier said no extra fees will be required - Scam for sure!!!
Getting lots of emails from IPS delivery wanting me to confirm my address and pay 2 dollars,I have since found out this is a scam do not pay or give information out
We attempted to deliver your order IPS082194730AUS today 21/12/22. Since nobody was home, you have to reschedule it here ebipah.info/jhPtIA4
I keep getting emails for parcels. I am not sure wether it is a scam. They keep saying that the parcels are I the warehouse. I have told them that I do not have any bank cards and that I will pay all charges when they deliver them. I never get any answers but they keep sending the emails. What do you think?
Flag the emails as spam so they go to your spam folder.
had an e mail today. The scam has evolved.
Yes I've just had a txt wanting to comfirm my address, and to pay 2 pound delivery 1ps477978901uxk
I received the one for "IPS477978901UXK" but they are asking for Customs fees €2.
Mine is just the same."International Parcel ServicePending Package DeliveryYou have (1) Package awaiting delivery. Use your code to track it out and receive itYour tracking code: IPS477978901UXKInternational Parcel Servicefoot-logoAll product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them. All specifications are subject to change without notice. All third-party trademarks (including logos and icons) referenced by dolocamerticus.live remain the property of their respective owners. Unless specifically identified as such, dolocamerticus.live use of third party trademarks does not indicate any relationship, sponsorship, or endorsement between dolocamerticus.live & the owners of these trademarks. Any References by dolocamerticus.live to third party trademarks is to identify the corresponding third party goods and/or services and shall be considered nominative fair use under the trademark law. This is a private contest celebrated by a private company not related to the original owner of the brand/products hereby represented."So I just deleted the email.
Here is one that I received 14/09/22 with my first name on the message. It is very tricky because I do buy from overseas sellers. However, I will treat it as a scam.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PENDING PACKAGE DELIVERYYou have (1) Package awaiting delivery. Use your code to track it out and receive itYour tracking code:IPS477978901UXKTrack your package
I also have that one now
If you fell for it and click the link , how to undo or block them ?
I also Got a message , your ltem was blocked, click on the link to confirm your order number: kqxpe.com/9DfmRL
Your shipment PO135920134ZA was to be delivered on 08/30/2022 to your drop-off-point. Collect it here: ojoyik.com/kVm6PzZ
this is crazy because I didnt even order anything recently to be delivered I almost filled out my banking details Thank you for the heads up.
I received the same SMS. Unfortunately I am expecting a delivery so I clicked on the link but immediately thought it was suspicious when it wasn't the company I am expecting. What can I do after clicking the link to protect my information?
I've been receiving an sms that I should collect my parcel now they sat I must trace my parcel the custom fee is r34 and there's a trace number but I don't remember ordering anything
Did you get the delivery?
I recently shipped using UPS.How did these scammers know this?
I just got one from ips and awaiting a parcel from ups wtf
Constantly receiving these types of scams. Can something not be done about them?
SindI ...if you don't pick up your delivery within 48hrs it be sent back..
I got this scam today as well.Olwetu, your ltem will be returned if you don't pick it up within 48h: vnbuo.com/9LNQ3x..it's soo annoying
Just got this text.. it it a scam ? AUSPlease confirm your credentials for delivery, otherwise your package will be sent back to the retailer: icoket.com/9bOOZ8
I recieved a sms on my phone 'notifying of a pending delivery', with a link to - hxxp://arbg.link/9N3Nhg.Nevertheless, it directed me to a fake IPS site, requesting R350.00 customs fee.They also said their site was developed by Google, maybe someone should tell Google, this as well.
I am in South Africa and was told my package tracking code IPS24438938DEJ could not be delivered
I’m in South Africa and I got it twice already…..
Did they deliver or it's a scam?
My name, your parcel will be returned today if you do not pick it up at the drop-off point in: rkczb.com/9wNH14How is this fake got this message 3 times already
Me too got the same sms 3 times with a link in SA
I also got the same text asking for payment, but because I had already started the process I am saddened that I already made the payment. Thanks for the alert.now I know better.
Me too hey I actually just now... I'm sad😔
Mashudu, we tried to deliver your package but there are postal fees missing. Follow the instructions here to avoid return: vsdqe.com/90ZBaW
IPS is a scam if you get any text check with the office if it’s true 99 times out of 100 it is a scam
I just received an IPS delivery message saying they have dropped a parcel at a local distribution centre then I had to follow instructions enter a code and pay $1.00 Australian to collect the parcel
Today I received a message from this scam IPS parcel delivery service. It said"Status stopped at distribution hub (outstanding Customs Charge)Shipped by : international tracked courierCustomms fee: $5.00Schedule delivery..
Just received the same
Just recieved the exact same text.
Received today Dear ,……. we were unable to distribute your . Rearrange now: cszn.me/9p0CHWLink takes you to a page to add sensitive details and make £2 customs paymentYeah right….ok……. Not.
I just got a text using my name, saying that my item was still pending at my local store and to please pick it up today with a link that takes you to this "IPS" website.
Got the same text today for a 3d time
I just received the exact same SMS. Curious about what it could be, I followed the links until I got to the payments page. Getting no precision on what could be this package, for which I owed customs fees, I googled the validity of the so-called IPS and landed on your website. Happy to have skipped the payment procedure, I would appreciate if you could inform me on how to ensure no recurrence of this fraudulent scam.Thank you!
Try reporting the text to your service provider.
I love clicking on these, brave web browser allows me to sandbox the page and block trackers and scripts. I very often suspect Google is the culprit here as there is no way my private cell number keeps getting in the hands of scammers except in the case of a breach. Not to mention just having my private unlisted number is illegal on its own. Keep sending me bit.ly shortened addresses, I will only click on them in my secure browser, and I will not enter any info, but I'll accept the challenge. And no I haven't ordered anything. The scam probably would have been more successful if they had pinpointed what exactly was supposedly stopped at customs. But anything bit.ly is so often a scam I usually refuse to click these anyway, even if it is to a reputable company. To shorten the link like that masks the true origin, and that is shady on its own.
The broken English is amazing "We tried to transport your box, still there is a belated reckoning." Wut? But I tracked their website (made in the last week) to "Namecheap" and can at least report this one. They'll pop up again, but ONE DOWN.
This scam is so ridiculous! I just recieved a text from the “International Postal Service” that apparently my item is stuck at customs….the weird part is that I never ordered anything! Lol such a stupid scam! Do people actually fall for this nonsense? I’ve been receiving these scam texts for atleast 2 years if not longer, which makes me think that these scammers must have some success at retrieving peoples (actually victims) information which they use to make a profit. Because why else would they continue to keep sending these texts out. And actually how were they able to get my cell phone number??? That’s pretty scary!
I have receive a notification too on IPS839204972PT