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A civilian almost fell for a phishing scam after receiving a seemingly legitimate delivery notification text message. This message was redirected to the professional looking Singapore Post (SingPost) website.
“I received this SMS without thinking too much.
The sender was tagged as ‘-SingPost-‘ and the attached URL was for ‘singaporepost.store’.
When the recipient clicked the link, it took them to the “SingPost” website, which appeared to be correct. There was even a Covid-19 disclaimer regarding “significant disruption to international air cargo movements.”
But this was when TikTok users realized something was wrong: the website URL didn’t match SingPost’s official website, which is always “singpost.com”.
Here is a comparison of the phishing website and the SingPost website.
The recipient tried to track the above number through the official website but was unsuccessful.
SingPost has since issued a warning to the public to beware of such scams.
“Scammers use SMS and email phishing disguised as delivery notifications to trick SingPost customers into visiting fake websites to make payments or provide sensitive personal information. I have.”
SingPost has attached some examples of fraud attempts in the form of SMS and email messages.
Persons receiving such messages have been warned not to click on links or respond to phone calls or emails.
SingPost reminded the public that payments can only be made through the SingPost mobile app, SAM machines or any post office and not through online links.
Additionally, parcels can only be tracked on the SingPost mobile app and singpost.com/track-items.
SingPost will never ask customers for personal or banking information.
“If the item cannot be delivered, you will receive a physical non-delivery notice from the Post Office or POPStation to pick up the item.”
Any person alleged to have received a suspicious email, letter, SMS or phone call from SingPost may call the 1605 hotline to verify the authenticity of such message.
Anyone who believes they have responded to a phishing scam is advised to call the police, change their PIN or password for their online accounts, and contact their bank to block the transaction. /TISG.
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