DUNDEE KZN: Post Office warns against new scam
Members of the public who receive the notice should delete it immediately
The SA Post Office has warned customers of a new email scam doing the rounds.
The email asks the receiver to pay money into a fraudulent account. The email goes on to state that a parcel addressed to the receiver is being retained because customs fees on it are outstanding. The notice entices them to click on a link which leads them to a website where they can make a payment to release the fictitious parcel.
“The email includes a parcel number which was not generated by the Post Office. Although the sender appears to be ZA-post office, the actual email address originates from a server in Germany. Members of the public who receive the notice should delete it immediately,” said Johan Kruger from the Post Office Media Office.
“The Post Office sends customers an SMS or a collection slip when they have a parcel waiting for collection. This parcel should be collected as soon as possible to make sure it is not returned to the sender. Post Office branches have separate queues, so if you collect a parcel you will not have to queue with customers collecting a social grant,” he added.
“If there are customs fees payable on a parcel from abroad, the client pays the fees when they collect the parcel. The Post Office does not require the payment of any fees before the time of collection,” concluded Mr Kruger.
The Post Office encourages members of the public with any information about postal crimes to contact its toll-free crime buster hotline on 0800 020 070.
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