Scammers are impersonating the courier UPS to steal bank details from unsuspecting victims.
This scam involves fraudsters sending out ‘missed delivery’ emails which include UPS branding, albeit with one subtle difference.
Impersonating delivery companies is a common tactic used by scammers. Which? has previously warned about fake DPD emails, a phishing scam imitating Evri and a Royal Mail chatbot scam.
Read on to find out how the latest delivery scam works, and for advice on how to report a dodgy email.
‘IPS’ scam email: -
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| Fake delivery scam email |
The email above appears to be from UPS, but on closer inspection the logo says ‘IPS’. This is the first giveaway that it’s a scam. The second telltale sign is the sender’s email address, which is made up of random letters.
The purpose of a scam email is often to get you to click a link. This will take you to a website which might download a virus to your computer, or steal passwords or other personal information. This is sometimes known as 'phishing'.
If you receive a call you believe to be fraudulent, hang up. If you are suspicious about an email you have received, forward it (as a screenshot) to report@phishing.gov.uk. Suspicious text messages (as a screenshot or screen recording) should be forwarded to the number 7726 which is free of charge.
Needless to say do no click on links that turn out of the blue. Take time to research and check this blog for advice and further information on similar scams.
If you believe you are the victim of a fraud, please report this to Action Fraud as soon as possible by calling 0300 123 2040 or visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk.
