India Post impersonation scams
What this scam usually looks like
A message or email claims to be from India Post about a problem, payment, delivery, or security issue, and pushes you to a link to log in, pay, or confirm details.
What the real India Post will never ask for
- A delivery 'fee' paid through a link in a text or email
- Your card or bank details to 'release' a parcel
- Your account password or a one-time code
Common fake message patterns
Sanitised examples - placeholders only, never real links or data.
Example only: India Post: package held at customs - pay to release: [fake-link removed]
Common red flags
- A surprise fee to 'release' or redeliver a parcel
- A link to pay or 'confirm your address'
- Pressure and a short deadline
- A sender or link that isn't the official domain
How to verify safely
- Track parcels only in the retailer's order page or the courier's official app.
- Type the courier's address yourself; don't tap links in texts.
- Never pay a customs or redelivery fee via a messaged link.
What not to do
- Don't pay a fee from a text or email link.
- Don't enter card details on a page reached from a message.
- Don't trust the sender name alone.
If you already clicked or paid
Stop and don't enter anything. If you paid, contact your bank immediately to block the card and dispute the charge, then report it.
See the step-by-step recovery guides and your country's reporting options.
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India Post - official site Needs manual review
Verify deliveries via the official India Post site.
Source type: government · Last checked 2026-06-05
https://www.indiapost.gov.in
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know if a India Post message is fake?
Check inside the official India Post app or by typing the address yourself. India Post won't ask for your password, codes, or payment via a link in a message.
What should I do if I clicked a fake India Post link?
Don't enter anything; close the page. If you entered details, change your password, enable two-step verification, and contact your bank if card details were involved.
Reviewed by the ScamMessageChecker.com editorial team. Last reviewed 2026-06-05. Spotted something out of date? Tell us so we can review it. See how we assess scam risk.