IPS Scam - International Parcel Service Parcel Text Notification

Sms sent more than once

Shipment attempt 1/2 - ltem-208497103 needs your attention, and will be returned, if not confirmed: xsii.me/ZMJZhV

I got an sms from the IPS and this is the link they sent hxxp://hbvs.info/ZRFXpO it’s about delivery and an outstanding fee that needs to be paid

Pity government has lost control of finances in banks. Banks should give us the right to use the veryfication system on all transactions out of our accounts. And even give us the right to use a delay sandbox where money stays in bank for x number of days where people can stop a payment. It would stop so many problems

Shipment attempt 2/2 - ltem-lPS208497103ZA needs your attention, and will be returned, if not confirmed: oppq.me/Z3EFJt

Also received an sms saying my shipment will be returned, and I need to pay R35 for it to be delivered. When I take the option of collecting the parcel it stops at the option, it does not give information about where to collect it.

I clicked for it to be delivered to my house and entered my address and card details about 4 times because it wasn’t working so what do I do now ?

Shipment attempt 2/2 - ltem-lPS208497103ZA needs your attention, and will be returned, if not confirmed: uppf.me/Z356lb

This is the sms I received

This was my one today.

Shipment attempt 2/2 - ltem-lPS208497103ZA needs your attention, and will be returned, if not confirmed: gbck.me/ZnxBhk

I have got exactly the same exact message and even the tracking number is the same except for the link

I received the same one with the same tracking number

Shipment attempt 2/2 - Item - IPS208497103ZA needs your attention, and will be returned, if not confirmed: cdqc.me/ZnxSZI Same IPS number but different confirm address.

Shipment attempt 2/2 - ltem-lPS208497103ZA needs your attention, and will be returned, if not confirmed: xvvr.me/ZntpgT

My boss recently received the same message

I received this one today…

Shipment attempt 2/2 - ltem-lPS208497103ZA needs your attention, and will be returned, if not confirmed: xvvr.me/Zn8Po9

When clicking on the link, I get taken to a page with the URL: splendidgift.live

I am in South Africa.
Clearly a scam.

I just got the same one, also based in SA. I clicked on the link which gave me a tracking number, customs payment amount of R34 and a button below that says, "track item" That's where I stopped clicking.

Shipment attempt 2/2 - Item-IPS208497103ZA needs your attention, and will be returned, if not confirmed: xaqp.me/ZncmkE is the one I got, I opened it and ignored it

I got this text

DELlVERY ALERT (!): consignment #LN78748371662ZA is ready for pick-up in: Mamelodi. Martha, check where to receive it here: odazoj.com/IwQyH1u

I got this message:

"Shipment attempt 2/2 - ltem-lPS208497103ZA needs your attention, and will be returned, if not confirmed: ukzd.me/ZnjjuX"

Yep - definitely a scam

I also just got exactly the same message, even the same item number

I also got the exact same message.

I received the same message with the same parcel number but different link.

Got the exact same message, tracking number and link. Defo a scam

Same scam message:

Shipment attempt 2/2 - ltem-lPS208497103ZA needs your attention, and will be returned, if not confirmed: ukzd.me/ZndYHF

Number it comes from seems untraceable. Usually I am able to identify where the number comes from.

I got the same message today. Scam

I got precisely the same message with the same tracking number. The link provided is twbn.me/ZnGNOK

I just received an SMS from IPS too. Saying that the parcel needs my attention and if not confirmed will be returned. They sent a link with an already filled in reference number. I didn't add any personal details.

Scam I got sms that I must fill in my details there's a delivery. Sms from no where. Strange

I got the same not once. They want personal information then you're required to pay something Luke R40. But on the fine print it says that an amount around $88 will be deducted monthly

Thank you for sharing, this was helpful and I also got the same and it didn't sit well with me even thou I am expecting some delivery.

I've got same message and it grap my attention because my full name is there

same

I clicked on the link but didnt provide information. What should I do? Can they get acess to my phone just by clicking the link

No, the link goes to a phishing website. If the requested information on the phishing website is filled out and submitted, it will be sent to the scammers. But, if you visited the page without filling out your information, you are ok.

thank you! I was wondering the same, and you've made me feel better!

Received the same message, including my full name and with the same reference number as many here: IPS208497103ZA. The link was different though.

I got the same message. With same reference number

They sent me this #DELlVERY ALERT (!): consignment #CS78943819283ZA is ready for pick-up in: Cape Town. Elijah, check where to pick it up here: afaxaj.com/lWcZHGm

I got a similar message however it also stated my full name which made it seem more real as it is not a generic message. This is the first time I have received this SMS and the first time I ordered something from Overseas. It's scary how they got the timing right.

Shipment attempt 2/2 - Vanessa Pretoruis, ltem-lPS208497103ZA needs your attention, and will be returned , if not confirmed: igadez.com/qpKzERN

Thanks for this. I am expecting parcels but this seemed suspicious. So I also went to the website link and got the opy-out page, then found this page. Much appreciated.

Another ‘version’ of this text received

Shipment attempt 2/2 - D***Hi***, ltem-lPS208497103ZA needs your attention, and will be returned , if not confirmed: esilif.com/YaPMeFx

Just received a text message. Tried to go to the website in the link I got: iduzol.com and all it was was a page where you could opt out of their "client's database" by entering your mobile number and entering a Captcha code. Seemed weird to me and that is how I found this website after a quick search on Google. After a minute or so of receiving the text, it was automatically moved to the 'spam and blocked' folder by my service provider.

Just received a message. However what I don't understand is that the website you link to is secured. It doesn't warn you about anything?

Your order P0135920134-ZA was to be delivered on 02/12/2022 to your drop-off-point. Collect it here: ufekij.com/qdTfKXE

SCAM!
I got the same message. What bothers me is they know my name and I am really expecting a few parcels. Looks like they have inside information. Its a scam look at the address when it goes to the payment page.

I got the message saying"shipment attempt 2/2 -wi pince, your item-ips208497103za, will be returned today, if not comfirmed; igadez.Com/a21czdk" what does this mean?

Got the same message. Thank goodness for Google! Expecting a international parcel as well.

got the same msg

I need to have my 39.99 refunded immediately as I did not authorize this transaction.

Shipment attempt 2/2 - Nadia Pretorius, ltem-lPS208497103ZA needs your attention, and will be returned , if not confirmed: oxajub.com/0Ape77C

This was the message I got

I clicked on the link but didn't but didn't provide all the information they requested, could I be still scammed?