The Philippine
Postal Corporation (PHLPost) warned the public not to reply to or click any
link in fake messages sent by scammers online using the name and logo of
PHLPost or other delivery services.
PHLPost will not send messages or notices via text/email or
online stating that a mail or parcel was unable to be delivered due to the
wrong address, asking for an update of the address, and charging the
corresponding amount of P17.05. The messages contain a fake website address
that is not owned by PHLPost.
Postmaster General Luis D. Carlos advises the public to disregard
these fake delivery messages and not to engage in any transactions that may
compromise their sensitive data, such as personal and financial information.
“These scammers pretend to be a legitimate company or individual
sending SMS [short messaging service], online messages, calls, or more. We
warned the public not to respond to any messages or specific instructions and
should not click any link that may eventually harm their confidential data”, he
said.
In an effort to defraud people, these scammers would send threats
or scare anyone into responding to a link sent through messages.
PHLPost or any of its personnel will not in any way and certainly
won’t send threats or scare anyone in messages/text/ or email. The public must
not respond, click on links, or call any numbers.
The public is advised to verify with PHLPost if they are
expecting parcels or mail through its customer service hotline number (02)
8288-7678. You may email at phlpostcares@phlpost.gov.ph or visit its website at
www.phlpost.gov.ph for more information.
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