Did you get a message to update the delivery address? This is the new trick of scammers, the government has alerted.
Cybercriminals are trying to cheat people through a fake messages. In this message, it is being said to update the delivery address. PIB has asked people to be careful with this.
Cyber criminals are trying to trap people in their net in different ways. Sometimes they send messages of cheap loans to people, sometimes they try to steal people's information by sending fake messages in the name of completing KYC. Now the government has alerted people with a similar message. In this message, it is being asked to update the delivery address. A link is also given in this message, clicking on which can cause big loss. If you have also received such a message, then be careful.
Government has alerted
PIB's Fact Check Unit has issued an alert regarding a fake message. In this message, it is written with a link that update the delivery location within 12 hours. If this is not done, the product will be returned. India Post is written on the link given with the message. PIB has issued an alert calling this message fake. PIB said that Indian Post does not send such requests for address updates. Avoid clicking on such fake links. PIB has advised people to visit the official website of India Post for tracking details
🚨 Fake SMS Alert!
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) March 5, 2025
Did you receive an SMS with a link urging you to update your delivery address within 12 hours to prevent your product from being returned❓#PIBFactCheck
⚠️Stay cautious! This message is #Fake
✅ @IndiaPostOffice does not send such requests for address… pic.twitter.com/7wxTJkqkHJ
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How to avoid such scams?
Do not fall prey to tempting advertisements seen on social media
Do not open any link or attachment given in a message or email from any unknown or suspicious person.
Do not share personal information including OTP with any suspicious or unknown person.
Use a strong password for your account and keep changing it at regular intervals.
If you have become a victim of cyber fraud, then immediately contact the concerned agencies. The loss can be prevented in the first few minutes.
