DHL Scam

Freebyrd · 8th March 2018, 09:17

Another attempt at scamming? I ordered two rear hub kits last week from Europarts. Received an email from DHL on Monday to say parts would be delivered by them on Tuesday, the email included tracking info. Parts delivered on Tuesday morning as promised. So Far so good. Received an authentic looking email (supposedly) from DHL yesterday (Wednesday) stating my delivery would be Thursday and I had to confirm my postal address and my PayPal account details!
DHL would never need any details from me as Europarts would provide all the details they needed to deliver. Do people fall for such an obvious scam when checking with (in this case) DHL can be done online or phone? DHL knew nothing about the email, but have all the details and will investigate.

Also, well done Europarts for sorting a (minor) problem with the order within 24 hours.

Bogbrush82 · 8th March 2018, 09:59

Sounds like a scam to me.

RPWC · 8th March 2018, 11:43

Like the one I had a couple of weeks ago from apple( supposedly)
"The apple id for this number is about to expire, please update with your details by clicking the link below". I smelt rodent instantly as I dont have an apple phone or account.

stevestrat · 8th March 2018, 11:52

I've had a few recently "thank you for your order. Click here to view invoice". Binned immediately!

RPWC · 8th March 2018, 11:55

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Originally Posted by stevestrat

I've had a few recently "thank you for your order. Click here to view invoice". Binned immediately!

Same here Steve

Roverlike · 8th March 2018, 15:44

This.is a scam, no question about that in order to provide your account data to hackers, so please do not answer or click on such.

Ravinder · 8th March 2018, 17:10

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Originally Posted by Freebyrd

Another attempt at scamming? I ordered two rear hub kits last week from Europarts. Received an email from DHL on Monday to say parts would be delivered by them on Tuesday, the email included tracking info. Parts delivered on Tuesday morning as promised. So Far so good. Received an authentic looking email (supposedly) from DHL yesterday (Wednesday) stating my delivery would be Thursday and I had to confirm my postal address and my PayPal account details!
DHL would never need any details from me as Europarts would provide all the details they needed to deliver. Do people fall for such an obvious scam when checking with (in this case) DHL can be done online or phone? DHL knew nothing about the email, but have all the details and will investigate.

Also, well done Europarts for sorting a (minor) problem with the order within 24 hours.

Could also be your email address has been hacked into and scammers are viewing your emails to create scam emails...

solarsailor · 8th March 2018, 17:42

These scammers send out 'phishing' mails to millions of people every day and because DHL deliver tens of thousands of parcels every day it's statistically inevitable that some people will receive one at or about the time they're actually expecting a parcel - thereby creating the impression that it might be genuine to those it happens to. That's how these bar stewards work.

The same principle is used whoever any scam email purports to come from and the chances of actually getting one purely because of a hacked email address are minuscule.

HarryM1BYT · 8th March 2018, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freebyrd

Another attempt at scamming? I ordered two rear hub kits last week from Europarts. Received an email from DHL on Monday to say parts would be delivered by them on Tuesday, the email included tracking info. Parts delivered on Tuesday morning as promised. So Far so good. Received an authentic looking email (supposedly) from DHL yesterday (Wednesday) stating my delivery would be Thursday and I had to confirm my postal address and my PayPal account details!
DHL would never need any details from me as Europarts would provide all the details they needed to deliver. Do people fall for such an obvious scam when checking with (in this case) DHL can be done online or phone? DHL knew nothing about the email, but have all the details and will investigate.

Also, well done Europarts for sorting a (minor) problem with the order within 24 hours.

I have heard of a similar one, supposedly from DPD, inviting you to download a form to rearrange a missed delivery. The download is a worm.

jackatesme · 8th March 2018, 18:05

Could be someone working on the inside giving out info to scammers.
My son in law had some problems with internet reception,had a phone call, " I hear you have problem with internet,let me into your computer and i will sort it" He fell for it,but realised it was a scam so told caller where to go. They filled his lap top with Porn,had to take it to shop to reset.

8th March 2018, 09:17	#1
Freebyrd Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,667 Thanks: 992 Thanked 384 Times in 277 Posts	DHL Scam Another attempt at scamming? I ordered two rear hub kits last week from Europarts. Received an email from DHL on Monday to say parts would be delivered by them on Tuesday, the email included tracking info. Parts delivered on Tuesday morning as promised. So Far so good. Received an authentic looking email (supposedly) from DHL yesterday (Wednesday) stating my delivery would be Thursday and I had to confirm my postal address and my PayPal account details! DHL would never need any details from me as Europarts would provide all the details they needed to deliver. Do people fall for such an obvious scam when checking with (in this case) DHL can be done online or phone? DHL knew nothing about the email, but have all the details and will investigate. Also, well done Europarts for sorting a (minor) problem with the order within 24 hours. __________________ MG ZT-T 180+Sports Auto Date of Birth: 21 May 2002

8th March 2018, 09:59	#2
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	Sounds like a scam to me. __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

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RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Like the one I had a couple of weeks ago from apple( supposedly) "The apple id for this number is about to expire, please update with your details by clicking the link below". I smelt rodent instantly as I dont have an apple phone or account. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

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stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,484 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	I've had a few recently "thank you for your order. Click here to view invoice". Binned immediately! __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

8th March 2018, 17:42	#8
solarsailor Posted a thing or two 75 Saloon 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colchester Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 87 Thanked 653 Times in 344 Posts	These scammers send out 'phishing' mails to millions of people every day and because DHL deliver tens of thousands of parcels every day it's statistically inevitable that some people will receive one at or about the time they're actually expecting a parcel - thereby creating the impression that it might be genuine to those it happens to. That's how these bar stewards work. The same principle is used whoever any scam email purports to come from and the chances of actually getting one purely because of a hacked email address are minuscule. __________________ This vehicle was born on Wednesday June 4th 2003 @ 08:24:38 This vehicle was the 73,905th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,862nd 75 1.8 T Club SE to be made out of 3,980 This vehicle was the 6,856th 75 in Wedgewood Blue to be made out of 7,515 Wedgewood Blue 75s

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Roverlike Avid contributor Rover, few of them Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Split, Croatia Posts: 235 Thanks: 254 Thanked 117 Times in 82 Posts	This.is a scam, no question about that in order to provide your account data to hackers, so please do not answer or click on such.

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jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	Could be someone working on the inside giving out info to scammers. My son in law had some problems with internet reception,had a phone call, " I hear you have problem with internet,let me into your computer and i will sort it" He fell for it,but realised it was a scam so told caller where to go. They filled his lap top with Porn,had to take it to shop to reset. __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable.