The Malta Police Force has issued a warning regarding a new scam involving fraudulent text messages that falsely claim to be from courier service UPS.
The scam messages instruct recipients to confirm their personal details via a suspicious link, such as “myparcel-customer.com.”
Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and to avoid clicking on any links within unsolicited messages, as these could be phishing attempts designed to steal sensitive information, including financial details.
Victims receive a text message purportedly from UPS, informing them of an issue with their parcel delivery and requesting confirmation of personal details through an external link. However, UPS and other legitimate courier companies do not request personal information in this manner.
The Malta Police Force has issued the following guidelines to help individuals avoid falling victim to such scams:
- Do not click on any links in unexpected messages from courier services.
- Verify the legitimacy of any delivery-related communications by visiting the courier’s official website or contacting their customer support directly.
- Report suspicious messages to the police or the relevant courier company to help prevent further incidents.
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