PIB Fact Check Confirms India Post SMS is a Scam
A fraudulent SMS purporting to be from India Post is currently circulating, prompting recipients to update their address through a dubious link. The message states: “Your package has arrived at the warehouse and we attempted delivery twice but were unable due to incomplete address information. Please update your address details within 48 hours; otherwise, your package will be returned,” followed by a link for updating the address.
The PIB Fact Check team has deemed the message a scam, clarifying that India Post does not send such notifications. They issued a warning on X (formerly Twitter), stating that India Post never requests address updates via SMS and advises against clicking fraudulent links.
The PIB highlighted the characteristics that signal this message is a scam, which include urgent requests for action, use of official-looking language, and links intended to collect personal data.
To protect against SMS fraud, individuals should refrain from trusting unknown senders, verify information through official channels, avoid clicking on suspicious links, safeguard personal information, and report any dubious messages to their mobile service provider or cybersecurity authorities.
- Why it matters:
- This scam highlights the risks of identity theft and personal data breaches through phishing attempts.
- Awareness of such scams can help individuals and businesses protect sensitive information and avoid financial loss.
- The latest: PIB Fact Check continues to monitor and warn against ongoing fraudulent communications targeting the public.
Source: https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/india-post-text-alert-pib-fact-check-don-t-fall-for-this-viral-sms-scam-here-s-what-you-need-to-know-2025-09-14-1008149
Source: https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/india-post-text-alert-pib-fact-check-don-t-fall-for-this-viral-sms-scam-here-s-what-you-need-to-know-2025-09-14-1008149