Delivery and "missed parcel" texts are the fastest-growing seasonal smishing vector.
The scam
With dozens of genuine parcels in flight, a text about a failed delivery or a small customs fee reads as routine. The link leads to a convincing courier page that asks for a card to "release" the parcel — and sometimes installs a malicious profile on the phone.
How to stay safe
Track parcels in the app
Open the courier's own app or site to check a delivery. Never pay a fee through a texted link.
Report and block
Forward suspicious texts to your carrier's spam service, then block the number. Your concierge team can review anything you are unsure about.
"Wheels up to St. Barts." A sunset photo tagged at your villa. To the wrong audience, every post says your home is empty and shows where you are right now.