PHLPost Office Alerts Public of Emerging Text Scam

Have you ever gotten a text saying there’s an unclaimed package waiting for you at the Philippine Post Office, even though you didn’t order anything? It’s likely a sneaky phishing scam!

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PHLPost continues to caution Filipino citizens about the rising text scams. Many have received messages from unknown or foreign numbers, claiming that a package has arrived at PHLPost and requires confirmation through a link, just like the photo below!

PHLPost clarified in a statement that they haven’t authorized these messages, labeling them as fake. They warned against these “phishing scams,” cautioning that clicking the provided link might give hackers access to your private online information.

Have you ever received suspicious texts claiming an unclaimed package at PHLPost, even though you haven’t ordered anything? Share your experience with us!