Delivery payment link
A delivery or courier link asks for a small payment. Check it first.
Small delivery fees are a common trap because they feel harmless. The real target may be your card data, banking login, SMS code or personal information.
Delivery scam warning signs
- The message claims a missed delivery, customs fee or address problem.
- The fee is small but the page asks for full card or banking details.
- The link uses a shortened, strange or lookalike domain.
- The message arrives when you are waiting for a package but does not match official tracking.
What to verify
Use the official courier website or app, not the message link. Compare the tracking number, sender, domain and payment request. If you entered card data, call the card issuer quickly.
Why do fake delivery scams ask for tiny amounts?
A small fee lowers suspicion. The page may capture card data or lead to a second step asking for a bank code.
Should I pay customs from a text link?
Use only official courier or postal channels and verify the tracking number independently.
Quick risk snapshot
Small delivery fees are used because they feel low risk. The real target can be your card, bank login, personal data or a later follow-up call pretending to be fraud support.
What to do before the next reply or payment
- Check the tracking number directly on the official courier website.
- Compare the sender domain, amount, currency and delivery details with the real order.
- If card data was entered, contact the bank and monitor transactions.
- Save the SMS, email or WhatsApp message before deleting it.
Common mistakes that make recovery harder
- Do not pay a small customs or redelivery fee from an unknown short link.
- Do not give a one-time bank code after entering card details.
- Do not assume a real-looking courier logo proves the page is genuine.