Police warn that delivery pickup texts with a blue pickup code may be phishing links carrying malware. Clicking can expose bank details and verification codes. Legit codes are numbers only, not blue links. Don't click, call back, or reply — just delete suspicious messages.
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Have you received a delivery pickup message with a blue pickup code and a phone number attached?
Police have warned that such messages may be part of a new type of telecom scam. The blue “pickup code” may actually be a phishing link carrying malware. Clicking it could potentially infect your phone and put your bank account and personal information at risk.
A New Delivery Scam to Watch Out For
Recently, scam messages disguised as delivery pickup notifications have been circulating. The messages may make a link appear as a blue “pickup code,” prompting recipients to click and check their package information.
Police advise the public to be especially cautious if a delivery message contains a blue pickup code, typos or traditional Chinese characters, or is accompanied by an unfamiliar phone number.
Clicking the link may lead to a fake webpage that asks users to enter their phone number, bank card details or verification codes. Scammers can then use the stolen information to make unauthorized transactions and, in some cases, remotely control the victim’s phone to apply for loans.
Remember the “Three Don’ts”
Don’t click unknown links.
Don’t call back unfamiliar numbers.
Don’t reply to the message.
How to Spot a Fake Delivery Message
A legitimate delivery pickup code should normally consist of numbers only and should not appear as a blue, clickable link.
Other warning signs include:
Typos or unusual wording
Traditional Chinese characters in an otherwise unusual context
An unfamiliar mobile phone number
A link included in the pickup notification
What You Should Do
If you receive a suspicious message, do not click, reply or interact with it—just delete it.
To check delivery or pickup information, use the shopping platform where you made the purchase or the courier company’s official app. Avoid using URLs provided in text messages.
Police also remind the public never to disclose SMS verification codes to anyone, as these codes can be the final barrier protecting your funds.
The public is urged to stay alert to telecom scams and share this information with family and friends.
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