Courier Customs Fee Scam

phishing

An email or SMS claims an international parcel is held at customs and requires a small customs or clearance fee. The payment link is fake and steals card details.

Known Contact Details

Email Address

contact37@icloud.com

sms

083 902 9821

Website

https://update-sa.co.za

How They Request Payment

Bank Transfer (EFT)

Victims asked to deposit into an account held at FNB or a fake "safe account".

Common Targets

pensioner

Western Cape

1 reported

How This Scam Works

Parcel held at customs → small clearance fee → fake payment link → card theft.

Reported Locations

Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa

1 report

Est. R 3 779 lost

First reported 6 December 2023

Last reported 8 June 2026

couriercustomsparcelfraud

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Courier Customs Fee Scam

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