Warning over sinister courier delivery scam doing rounds before Christmas

Warning over sinister courier delivery scam doing rounds before Christmasplaceholder image
Warning over sinister courier delivery scam doing rounds before Christmas

The warning is circulating in communities throughout Ireland after a number of incidents

Irish people are being warned over a sinister courier delivery scam doing the rounds in the run-up to Christmas. 

Households across the country have received the fake DHL missed delivery notices in recent days as thousands are expecting their last few Christmas deliveries.

The notice urges people to follow a dodgy link to re-arrange their missed delivery. DHL have issued a statement to confirm the notices are fraudulent. You can see the dodgy notice below:placeholder image
The notice urges people to follow a dodgy link to re-arrange their missed delivery. DHL have issued a statement to confirm the notices are fraudulent. You can see the dodgy notice below:

In a statement, they said: "We’re aware of social media and WhatsApp messages circulating today about a potential DHL “Not Home” card scam involving our On Demand Delivery service.

"Our couriers in Ireland DO leave official cards (see example below) when no one is home to accept a delivery. These cards include a QR code for rescheduling your delivery.placeholder image
"Our couriers in Ireland DO leave official cards (see example below) when no one is home to accept a delivery. These cards include a QR code for rescheduling your delivery.

ABOVE: A real DHL not home notice

"Scanning this QR code should redirect you to: https://ondemand.dhl.com/prg/on-demand-delivery.xhtml....

"Alternatively, typing DHL.ie/ondemand in your browser will direct you to the same link.

"If you’re directed to a different address or encounter cards that don’t match our sample, do not interact with them.

Stay vigilant and thank you for trusting DHL!"

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