Delivery Scams Imitating Amazon, UPS, FedEx And DHL Are On The Rise

As online shopping sees its biggest holiday season ever, hackers are sending fake delivery notices impersonating Amazon, UPS and FedEx, with scams up 72% from last year and 440% from October to November. Clicking a fake shipping notification link can launch ransomware or launch a counterfeit branded site to trick users into entering credit card and personal information to “reroute” a package that never existed.

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Delivery Scams Imitating Amazon, UPS, FedEx And DHL Are On The Rise