Courier scam warning in South Africa

• Scammers claiming to represent major courier companies, such as The Courier Guy, are using ever-evolving techniques to defraud their victims by sending phishing SMSes with links to supply their information.
• The Courier Guy observed two common types of scam campaigns: scammers asking for a small fee or personal details through a link, and fake buyers on marketplaces asking sellers to drop an item at a Courier Guy kiosk or locker.
• The company advised customers to wait until payment reflects in their account and to be cautious of suspicious links and promises of payment that never materialize.