topic Re: Is this a scam? in Community Spirit

Is this a scam?

lurker17260 — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 05:01:22 GMT

I just received this text message. I know nothing about any energy drink. Is it a scam of some sort?

(pls call 03 99335500 regarding shipment from USA (awb 2291587233) energy drink on hold with Australia Customs for more information on product - regards)

Regards

DHL Express
5 Apac Drive
Melbourne Airport

Re: Is this a scam?

*pepe — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 05:02:48 GMT

yes its a scam - i get emails from DHL express all the time

Re: Is this a scam?

spotweldersfriend — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 05:03:52 GMT

Its either a scam or your about to take receipt of a large quantity of Colombian dancing powder:-)

Re: Is this a scam?

lurker17260 — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 05:06:20 GMT

That's what I thought. I'll just ignore it then. I'm pretty sure if it was really from DHL or Customs they would do more than just send a dodgy text.

Re: Is this a scam?

fourandsixpants — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 05:49:06 GMT

Yes lurker....it's a scam. I also get DHL scam mails regularly. Just fumigate it!

Re: Is this a scam?

newstart2380 — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 08:18:22 GMT

@lurker17260 wrote:
I just received this text message. I know nothing about any energy drink. Is it a scam of some sort?

(pls call 03 99335500 regarding shipment from USA (awb 2291587233) energy drink on hold with Australia Customs for more information on product - regards)

Regards

DHL Express
5 Apac Drive
Melbourne Airport

If you did not order any drinks from the USA then why would you assume it maybe a legit email ?

Re: Is this a scam?

the_hawk* — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 08:49:06 GMT

@newstart2380 wrote:
@lurker17260 wrote:
I just received this text message. I know nothing about any energy drink. Is it a scam of some sort?

(pls call 03 99335500 regarding shipment from USA (awb 2291587233) energy drink on hold with Australia Customs for more information on product - regards)

Regards

DHL Express
5 Apac Drive
Melbourne Airport
If you did not order any drinks from the USA then why would you assume it maybe a legit email ?

That says it in a nut shell

Re: Is this a scam?

lurker17260 — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 08:58:08 GMT

Maybe it had been sent to my number in error, and someone was actually waiting for their purchase to be released?
I was simply asking if others identified it, as I more or less had, as a scam.
I certainly hadn't assumed it was legit, hence the question.