User claims unsolicited delivery looked legitimate; says email sent to Amazon but no response received at time of posting
A viral Reddit post has raised fresh concerns about a suspected cash-on-delivery (COD) scam in which fraudsters allegedly use leaked personal data to send unsolicited parcels that appear authentic.
In the post, a user described receiving a call from a person claiming to be a delivery executive with a COD package worth ₹699. Although the recipient said they had not placed any order, the parcel reportedly carried their correct name, address, and phone number. The shipment appeared to be routed through Amazon’s logistics network, and the delivery worker was said to be in uniform with a handheld device, making the transaction look legitimate.
Assuming a family member may have ordered the item, the recipient paid the amount. Upon opening the parcel, they allegedly found a low-value product inconsistent with the price charged. A subsequent check of their order history showed no record of the purchase, according to the post. Firstpost reached out to Amazon for a response on the matter. However, no reply was received till the time of publishing.
The user wrote that they emailed Amazon to report the incident but had not received a response at the time of sharing their account online.
The post claims the suspected scam involves criminals using personal details obtained from data leaks to place fake COD orders and ship inexpensive items through genuine courier channels. The delivery worker, the user noted, is unlikely to be part of the fraud and may simply be fulfilling a system-generated shipment.
Cybersecurity experts have repeatedly warned that personal data exposure can enable social engineering scams built around trust and urgency. COD deliveries are seen as particularly vulnerable because payments are made at the doorstep before recipients verify the purchase.
Consumer safety advocates advise refusing any COD parcel that was not personally ordered, even if the shipping label contains accurate personal details. Experts also recommend regularly reviewing online account activity and limiting the sharing of sensitive information.
The Reddit post has triggered widespread discussion, with many users saying it serves as a reminder to double-check unexpected deliveries before making payments.
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