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DHL Ireland Debunks Fake Delivery Scam Reports on Social Media - News Directory 3

DHL Ireland Debunks Fake Delivery Scam Reports on Social Media

December 19, 2024 Catherine Williams Business
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Original source: irishtimes.com

DHL Debunks Viral Scam Claims ‍About Fake Delivery Cards

Dublin,Ireland – A⁤ recent wave of social ⁤media posts warning about a scam involving fake DHL delivery cards has‍ been debunked ‍by the company itself. The posts, which circulated widely on Facebook and WhatsApp,‍ claimed that bogus “missed delivery” cards containing fraudulent⁤ QR ‍codes were being distributed in Dublin.DHL initially acknowledged the concerns ‍raised on social media, confirming that its couriers in Ireland do leave “not home” cards⁣ with QR codes directing recipients to ⁣the‍ official‍ website for delivery rescheduling. However, the company urged caution if redirected to any other website or⁣ if the‍ card’s format appeared suspicious.

Further examination by DHL⁢ revealed that the⁣ delivery card in ‍question was a legitimate DHL Express card originating from Singapore.

“At this time,DHL Express Ireland has not received any ⁣evidence – physical ⁢or digital⁤ – of scam delivery cards circulating,” a DHL spokeswoman stated.

The company believes‍ the viral ⁣posts stem ⁢from‍ misinformation spreading online, likely with good intentions but lacking factual basis. While the origin of the ⁣message remains unclear, DHL continues⁢ to investigate the⁢ matter.

DHL ⁢Sets Record Straight on Dublin ⁢Delivery Card Scam

Dublin, Ireland – Fear of a fake DHL delivery card scam circulating in Dublin has been dispelled by the⁤ company itself. Social media was abuzz with warnings about fraudulent “missed delivery” cards containing malicious QR codes. DHL initially ‍addressed these concerns, confirming that its couriers in Ireland indeed leave “not home” cards with QR codes⁢ directing recipients to its official ⁢website for delivery rescheduling. Though, the company ‍urged caution if redirected to any other website or if the card’s format appeared suspicious.

Following further inquiry, DHL resolute that the delivery card in question was a legitimate DHL⁢ Express card originating from Singapore. ⁤

“At this time,DHL Express Ireland has not received any evidence – physical or digital – of scam delivery cards circulating,” a DHL spokeswoman clarified.

The company attributes the viral scare ⁤to misinformation spreading online, likely well-intended but lacking factual grounding. While the origin of the message remains unknown, DHL continues to look into the⁣ matter.

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