{"id":1332,"date":"2025-01-12T20:21:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T18:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/money-wiki.com\/?p=1332"},"modified":"2025-01-12T20:21:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T18:21:22","slug":"scam-new-mail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/money-wiki.com\/en\/scam-new-mail\/","title":{"rendered":"Fraud through Nova Poshta - how do scammers work? TOP scams"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, many people use the services of Nova Poshta, and this is quite understandable. The company offers delivery both in Ukraine and abroad, covering a wide variety of shipments. You can order goods in the online store and receive them at the branch in a few days or conveniently receive them at home thanks to courier delivery. Do you have friends or relatives living in other cities? You can send them gifts for the holidays without any problems. Are you planning to move to another city and have a lot of things? Send them as a parcel to facilitate the moving process. In short, there are many opportunities, which is why Nova Poshta is one of the most popular logistics operators in Ukraine today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, sometimes the clients of this company encounter fraudulent actions. Scammers are inventing increasingly sophisticated ways of deceiving, targeting both senders and recipients of services. Sometimes they even infiltrate the company itself and temporarily work for it. We suggest talking about this topic in more detail. We will tell you what schemes there are, how not to fall for them and what to do if you have become a victim of scammers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common scams through Nova Poshta  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At first glance, it may seem that the company's operating system is carefully thought out and reliably protected, so the possibility of fraud seems minimal. However, in practice, there are many fraud schemes that can create problems for both the sender and the recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fake messages and phishing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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This is a fairly popular scheme. Its essence is that attackers use SMS messages or emails, where they note that a small amount of money must be paid to receive the goods. The messages often include fake links to sites that look very similar to the official Nova Poshta website, but are actually clones of it and have a different domain than novaposhta.ua. If a person clicks on the link and enters their data on the site, for example, their card information, then the fraudster will take possession of their funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid such problems, carefully look at the address of the site you are going to. It would be even better to install the company's original application on your smartphone. You can link your bank card to it so that you don't have to enter its number manually every time. You can also enable the "Auto payment" function. This way, payment for shipments will be automatic. This is convenient because you will be able to pick up your parcels much faster. The chances of becoming a victim of the described scheme will be zero.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

"Fees for service" or "additional fees"<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another scheme involves scammers impersonating Nova Poshta employees and calling customers demanding to pay an additional fee for delivery or storage of a package. Such calls are often accompanied by threats that the package will be returned or disposed of if the funds are not deposited immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Of course, postal workers can indeed call and remind you that you forgot about the shipment, but no one will threaten you. In addition, the fee for additional storage of the shipment is calculated automatically and the employees do not do it manually and with threats. In addition, we recommend that you monitor how long your shipment is at the branch. Try to pick it up in the first few days to know for sure that there can be no problems with it and not to \u201cfall on the hook\u201d for scammers.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

"Wrong addressee" and erroneous delivery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Criminals may impersonate the courier or sender, claiming that there was an error with the recipient's address. Under the pretext of needing to "fix" the situation, scammers may demand payment or try to take possession of the client's personal data. We advise you to call the company's hotline in such a situation. It will take literally a few minutes or even seconds, but you will definitely not become a victim of fraud. If something seems strange, it is always better to contact an official representative of the company and consult with him.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Selling counterfeit goods through <\/strong>\u00ab<\/strong>New Mail<\/strong>\u00bb<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is also a very popular thing. Both private sellers and online stores can be involved here. Sometimes it can even be large well-known companies. For example, it can be a new employee of the store who decided to earn some extra money in the hope that he will not be caught. It can also be a banal mistake. What is the essence of the scheme? It involves selling goods online with delivery. Most often, this is an ad on various platforms such as OLX. Fraudsters offer too attractive prices to attract the attention of buyers. As a result, instead of the desired product, the client receives a fake, low-quality product, or even a completely empty box. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, you found an ad in which a person is selling branded sneakers. The price is very attractive. The person assures that it is the original, but she wants to sell the product quickly, because she does not need it or she has financial problems that need to be solved quickly, which is why the price is so \u201cfantastic\u201d. You are asked for a full or partial payment. Of course, you do not receive anything afterwards. It may be that the price is quite real and the product in the photo is original, but you receive a good copy or even a cheap fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try never to transfer funds before receiving the goods. Use the "Cash on Delivery" service. When receiving a parcel, always check its contents and only then pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schemes with parcel replacement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Another popular method of fraud is the substitution of the contents of the parcel. This can happen both at the packaging stage and during transportation. Fraudsters send the goods, but instead of the desired order, something completely different may end up in the box, for example, ordinary bricks, stones, or other junk. Little depends on you here, because sometimes it is the postal workers who are to blame. If you ever encounter this, immediately call the Nova Poshta hotline at the official number and report the incident. Take a photo, or even better, a video, of what was in the parcel. Take screenshots of what should have been there. It will not be superfluous to seek help from law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to protect yourself from fraud through Nova Poshta<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each point contains tips that will help you minimize the chance of becoming a victim of a particular scam. It is in your best interest to follow them. So that the dear reader can remember all this, we suggest providing these tips and recommendations in a more structured way:<\/p>\n\n\n

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  • Do not follow unfamiliar links.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Don't trust suspicious messages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Install the official app on your phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Place orders critically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Use the cash on delivery service - "Cash on delivery".<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Control the delivery process through the company's app or website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Do not transmit confidential data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    What to do if you are a victim of fraud?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Notify support immediately.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • If your card details have become known to fraudsters, block it.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Contact the police.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Warn your friends and family to avoid similar situations in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Let's summarize<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Unfortunately, along with the growing popularity of this delivery service, the activity of scammers who want to take possession of other people's funds is also increasing. Be careful and attentive. This will help you not to become their victim.  <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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