SMS from “Postnord”? That’s how you know if it’s a scam

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SMS from Postnord Thats how you know if its a

Last year, the number of reported fraud increased by 22 percent, according to statistics from the police. During the first part of 2024, this type of crime has not decreased, instead there is talk of a wave of fraud in Sweden.

One of the many companies that have been the target of fraudsters during the spring is Postnord, which News24 previously written about.

Then it was about fake emails where the recipient was asked to click on a link.

READ MORE: Warning for Postnord scam: “Delete the message immediately”

Bluff SMS from Postnord

Recently, fraudsters have once again started pretending to be Postnord, in different variants of text messages. In the scam messages, the recipient is asked to click on a link and then follow the instructions.

This is what a scam text message can look like. Screenshot: Private

READ MORE: Received this SMS from Postnord? Then you should watch out

Postnord never does this

Determining whether the SMS is a scam or not is not entirely easy, but there are some simple tips to follow. This is how Postnord writes on its website:

  • Do not click on links if you are not sure where they lead. Instead, delete the message directly without following any link and also do not open any attached attachments.
  • Do not respond to the scam email or text message. If the message appears to come from PostNord but you are not expecting a letter or package, be suspicious and call our customer service if you are unsure.
  • Think critically and use common sense. Does the logo look right? Does the text contain typos or strange words? What does the sender address in the email look like? Often you can detect a scam by thinking and looking at the details, don’t be in a hurry.

    • READ MORE:

    Harsh criticism of Postnord: “More expensive and much worse”

    Customers rage at Postnord: “Angry, sad and frustrated”

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