Scammers Posing as ‘Mauritius Post’ to Dupe Unsuspecting Victims

In a shocking cases of cyber deception, the Mauritius Post has issued a stark warning to its customers about a flurry of fake messages doing the rounds. These messages, masquerading as official communications from the postal service, are cleverly crafted to obtain citizens’ personal details.

The message, which has been received by numerous individuals in recent days, claiming that a delivery attempt has failed and urging the recipient to confirm the details within 12 hours, lest the package be returned.

The “confirmation” link, however, is a sneaky ruse, leading the unwary to a suspect website designed to extract sensitive information.

According to Jayraj Ittoo, the Communication Manager at Mauritius Post, this is nothing short of an out-and-out scam.

“These scammers are using our name, and even concocting fake names, to deceive the public.

They then send dubious links to their targets, hoping to catch them off guard. We are warning people to exercise extreme caution and never, under any circumstances, click on these links.”

How can these fake messages be spotted?

Mr. Ittoo has a few valuable pointers.

“Firstly, the message is often sent from an unknown number.

Secondly, it frequently contains errors and the links themselves are suspect.

If you are expecting a package, please contact local post office directly using the official numbers.

Never click on a link that looks even remotely suspicious.”

As these scams are getting increasingly sophisticated and frequent, the Mauritius Post is urging consumers to be on high alert.

“It’s essential to be vigilant and never share personal information via these links,” warned Mr. Ittoo.

“We want to reassure our customers that we will never ask for sensitive information via text messages or email. If in doubt, always reach out to us through our official channels.”

In short, beware of these scammers posing as Mauritius Post.

Your personal details are valuable, and it’s up to you to protect them.

Stay safe, stay vigilant, and never let your guard down in the face of these cunning cyber scams.

Source: Defi Media