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* Why Shipping Phishing Is So Effective
  * The 4 Most Common Shipping Phishing Attacks
  * Official Courier Login Pages — Bookmark These
  * What To Do If You Clicked a Fake Shipping Link

February 26, 2026

# DHL, FedEx & UPS Phishing Scams Surged 400% in 2025 — Here's How to Stay Safe

Shipping brand phishing surged 400% in 2025. Learn how fake DHL, FedEx, and UPS texts and emails work, and exactly what to do to protect yourself from courier fraud.

That SMS you just received — "Your DHL parcel is being held. Pay £2.99 customs fee to release it" — is almost certainly a scam. Shipping brand phishing exploded by 400% in 2025, making DHL, FedEx, and UPS three of the most impersonated brands on the planet. Here's everything you need to know about these attacks and how to protect yourself.

##  Why Shipping Phishing Is So Effective 

Shipping scams work because they hit at exactly the right psychological moment: when you're genuinely expecting a delivery. In the age of constant online shopping, most people have multiple active deliveries at any given time. Attackers know this — they don't need to know _which_ parcel you're waiting for. They just need you to think _this could be mine_.

The fee demanded is always small — typically £2-5 or $3-8. This is deliberate. The small amount lowers your guard while the real objective is to harvest your credit card details, name, address, and phone number — a complete identity theft package worth far more than the fake customs fee.

##  The 4 Most Common Shipping Phishing Attacks 

###  1\. The Customs Fee SMS 

A text message claiming your package is held in customs and requires a small fee payment. The link leads to a convincing fake courier page with a credit card form. Real customs fees are never collected via SMS links — they are handled through official customs authority portals or directly at the depot.

###  2\. The Missed Delivery Email 

An email claiming a delivery attempt was made and asking you to reschedule. The link leads to a fake login page or a page that downloads malware. Real courier missed delivery notices include your actual tracking number and never require you to create or log into an account to reschedule a free redelivery.

###  3\. The Account Verification Text 

A message asking you to "verify your delivery address" by logging in. This targets your MyDHL+, FedEx Delivery Manager, or UPS MyChoice account credentials, which are then used to redirect future deliveries to an attacker-controlled address — a common method for intercepting high-value parcels.

###  4\. The QR Code Parcel Sticker 

A physical sticker placed on a parcel or door with a QR code directing to a fake tracking page. This "quishing" \(QR phishing\) technique bypasses email spam filters entirely. Always scan QR codes from parcels with caution and verify the URL before entering any information.

### 📦 Real vs Fake: Shipping Notifications

✅ Genuine Courier Notifications

  * ✓ Always include your real tracking number
  * ✓ Link goes to the official courier domain only
  * ✓ Free redelivery — no payment required via SMS
  * ✓ Customs fees handled via official channels, not SMS
  * ✓ Sender email matches courier's domain exactly

🚫 Phishing Shipping Messages

  * ✗ Vague: "your parcel" with no tracking number
  * ✗ Link goes to a lookalike domain
  * ✗ Demands small fee payment via credit card form
  * ✗ Creates urgency: "expires in 24 hours"
  * ✗ Sent from random SMS numbers or Gmail

##  Official Courier Login Pages — Bookmark These 

  * **DHL:** dhl.com \(MyDHL+ login\) — [Verified DHL Login](/dhl-login)
  * **FedEx:** fedex.com/en-us/tracking.html for tracking \(no login required for basic tracking\)
  * **UPS:** ups.com/us/en/Home.page \(MyChoice login\)
  * **USPS:** informed.usps.com for the Informed Delivery portal
  * **Royal Mail:** royalmail.com/track-my-post

##  What To Do If You Clicked a Fake Shipping Link 

  1. **If you entered card details:** Contact your bank immediately and request a chargeback and card replacement.
  2. **If you created an account:** Change that password and use the same password on no other site.
  3. **If you entered personal details:** Monitor your credit file and consider a fraud alert.
  4. **Report the scam:** Forward SMS scams to 7726 \(UK\) or report to the FTC \(US\) at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
  5. **Tell others:** Warn friends and family — shipping scams are volume attacks targeting everyone simultaneously.

The golden rule: **always go directly to the courier's official website** using a URL you type yourself. Never pay fees, verify accounts, or enter personal details via links in unsolicited texts or emails.

[Find Verified Shipping Login Pages →](/category/shipping)

Author
     [LoginPages Security Team](/author/loginpages-security-team)

Published
     February 26, 2026 

Updated
     February 26, 2026 

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