Thursday, 26 January 2023

IPS instead of UPS

Fraudsters are impersonating the courier UPS to steal bank details from unsuspecting victims. This scam involves fraudsters sending out ‘missed delivery’ emails that include UPS branding, albeit with one subtle difference.

Impersonating delivery companies is a common tactic used by scammers. Find out how this scam works, and get advice on how to report a dodgy email.

Delivery scams

Source: Which? (25 Jan 2023)

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