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Beware of phishing scams impersonating courier companies via Apple iMessage

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In short

Fraudsters target victims by claiming package deliveries failed due to invalid address details, pressuring them to click external links under tight deadlines. These spoofed websites mimic legitimate couriers and ask users to settle a small redelivery fee, which captures sensitive bank information and one-time passwords for unauthorized transactions. Some messages even include genuine customer service numbers to lower the target's suspicion. Authorities urge residents to cross-check delivery alerts through the ScamShield app or direct official channels before paying any fees.

Key points

  • The public should ignore suspicious messages and verify delivery claims through official…: The public should ignore suspicious messages and verify delivery claims through official sources or ScamShield.
  • Scams caused 410.6 million dollars in total losses across Singapore during the first half…: Scams caused 410.6 million dollars in total losses across Singapore during the first half of 2026.
  • Apple users should update their devices regularly to benefit from the latest built-in sec…: Apple users should update their devices regularly to benefit from the latest built-in security protections.

Sources checked by our analysis pipeline: 1

- Singapore police warned of phishing scams on Apple iMessage that impersonate courier firms such as TracX Logis, uParcel and Park N Parcel.

- Messages claim parcels failed delivery and push victims to click fake links, pay a small “redelivery service fee”, then give banking details and OTP.

- Police said not to reply, and to check messages with ScamShield or official courier sources; scams caused $410.6 million in losses in the first half of 2026.

AI generated

SINGAPORE – If you get a text on Apple iMessage that appears to be from a courier company, be on your guard.

The police cautioned in a statement on Nov 3 that there has been a spate of phishing scams involving the impersonation of such companies.

In this scam variant, victims would receive messages that seem to belong to recognised couriers such as TracX Logis, uParcel and Park N Parcel via Apple iMessage.

The messages would originate from overseas numbers with country codes such as +855 (Cambodia), +84 (Vietnam), +1 (North America), +63 (The Philippines), or from e-mail addresses comprising random alphanumeric…

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