Don't Fall for Festive Delivery Scams12 simple checks to keep every parcel — and your money — safe this season.
Scammers love festive season.Everyone is expecting parcels. One fake 'package held' message barely raises an eyebrow — and that's exactly what fraudsters count on.
Track only in the official app.Your order's real status lives inside the shopping app. If a message says your parcel is stuck but the app shows it moving — the message is a lie.
Never pay a fee from a message link.'Pay ₹49 customs duty to release your parcel' is the classic scam text. Real couriers never collect surprise fees through random links.
Your OTP is as good as cash.A real agent needs it only at handover. Never share an OTP over a call with someone 'confirming your address' before they arrive.
Verify before you trust any call.Real delivery partners already know your order details and never ask for money over the phone beyond COD. If a call feels off — hang up, check the app.
Don't accept a parcel blind.Inspect the package before you accept it. Wrong item, damaged box, or tampered seal? Refuse it on the spot and report it in the app.
Cash on delivery? Stay sharp too.Check the parcel before paying. Scammers send cheap lookalike items to people who never ordered — don't pay for a surprise you didn't buy.
Spotted a scam? Report it fast.Forward fake messages to your carrier, report the number, and warn family. One report can stop the same trick hitting hundreds more.
Read the GuideGet all 12 tips — and receive every festive parcel safely.