There’s a new scam in the name of FedEx, Blue Dart, and other courier companies that you need to be aware of
@nithin shared the following story on twitter:
A colleague got a call from a person claiming to be from FedEx saying that a parcel had been confiscated by the police because drugs were found in it.
Since he was expecting a courier from an e-commerce platform, he panicked. He then got a video call from someone claiming to be the police and issued this official-looking letter. They shared the bank details to transfer funds to release the package.
- Since the fake police had his AADHAR number, this made the entire ordeal more convincing. This person panicked & transferred the money immediately.
If this can happen to a person working in a company that constantly sensitizes everyone to cyber fraud, it can happen to anyone
What would be the best way to deal with this?
In a situation like this, the best thing is to say, I will get my lawyer to speak to you; it doesn’t matter even if you don’t have a lawyer. Most fraudsters prey on people who panic and react instinctively. Slowing down before reacting is the key.