How do I know if a DPD text is real?
A fake text can be identified by the following characteristics:
- Poor language – look out for badly written sentences with spelling and grammatical mistakes.
- Lack of a personalisation – you will be addressed as ‘Dear Customer’ or ‘Dear Sir/Madam’
- Obscure links – links in texts that urge you to click on them.
Does DPD text before delivery?
Yes. DPD will send you a text message or email to confirm the hour time slot in which your order will be delivered.
Why am I getting a text about a parcel?
This type of text message is a scam called smishing. Smishing is a form of phishing that involves a text message or phone number. Victims will typically receive a deceptive text message that is intended to lure the recipient into providing their personal or financial information.
Does DPD text from a mobile number?
Which? reported scammers are sending fake DPD SMS messages to mobile numbers. These very convincing texts alert recipients of a supposed unsuccessful delivery attempt. They provide a link to arrange redelivery – but experts are urging people not to click.
What does a DPD text look like?
DPD says you can spot a fake text by looking at the following characteristics: Poor language – keep an eye out for badly written sentences with spelling or grammatical mistakes. Lack of personal salutation – rather than using your name, you will be addressed as “customer” or “sir/madam”
What happens if you accidentally open a spam text?
What Happens If You Click on a Phishing Link? Clicking on a phishing link or opening an attachment in one of these messages may install malware, like viruses, spyware or ransomware, on your device. This is all done behind the scenes, so it is undetectable to the average user.
How do I stop fake parcel texts?
How to stop spam texts: 8 do’s and don’ts
- Don’t reply directly to any spam text message.
- Treat your personal information like it is cash.
- Don’t click on any links in the text message.
- Do review your mobile phone bill regularly.
- Do check your phone’s settings.
- Do place your mobile phone number on the Do Not Call Registry.
How do I stop fake parcel messages?
Delete the message and block the number if it is unknown. Do not click on any links or call the number. If the malware installs, contact your bank and ensure your accounts are secure. You may also want to reach out to your telco or an IT professional for further assistance.
Can opening a spam texts hack your phone?
Merely opening the message wouldn’t do any harm, but if you click on those suspicious links, you might be redirected to some untrustworthy webpages or sites. Some texts messages might also contain links that can trigger the download of an unwanted app.
What happens if you open a spam text?
Clicking on a link in a spam text message could install malware that can collect information from your phone. It can take you to spoof sites that look real but are designed to steal your information. Malware can also slow down your cell phone’s performance by taking up space on your phone’s memory.
Do Couriers Please send text messages?
You will receive the Delivery Advice Notification (card and/or email, SMS) with instructions on how to find the location of your parcel and how to pick up your parcel from the designated Collection Point in your area.
What happens if you open an unknown text message?
What happens if I click on a spam text?
Can you get hacked by replying to a text on iPhone?
Experts say that just receiving an iMessage from a hacker using this exploit can be enough to leave users’ personal data exposed. “It’s like being robbed by a ghost,” Hubbard wrote.