beware of fake delivery notices from La Poste who want to steal your data

The process is simple: fake delivery notices from La Poste are left in mailboxes and invite you to enter your bank details to schedule a delivery or receive a package.

The Post Office and the police and gendarmerie forces have been warning for several months about false notices of passage. And the danger is still alive. The Free Channel And Capital report this week recent cases found in Calvados. The process is simple: fake delivery notices from La Poste are left in mailboxes. The document, very similar to a real transit advice note, then invites the individual concerned, via a tracking number, to connect to a website where their personal and/or banking data will be stolen.

In addition to these Norman cases, this summer, cases had been reported around Montpellier. The criminals then used a QR code on a notice of passage from La Poste to extract information relating to your bank card, claiming a payment to reschedule a delivery.

We are aware of the problem

We are aware of the problem, explained the management of La Poste, interviewed by MoneyVox. Upon detection by our cybersecurity teams, the redirect link was broken and the page was deleted. If you do the test today not the QR code, the page is no longer accessible.

On its website, La Poste reminds you that it will NEVER ask you to:

  • There call back on a surcharge number (often starting with 08) to receive a parcel: our customer service numbers such as 3631 or 3634 are all free from mainland France and the overseas departments.
  • Pay extra or postage to receive a package or change its delivery. The only exception is that of the payment of customs duties and taxes if you have ordered abroad or if your package is destined for or coming from an overseas department.
  • Him provide your bank details or secret code by telephone or e-mail.

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