"Package Has Arrived": Sticky Notice Turns Out to Be a Phishing Trap

Did you know that "mail arrival notices" left at front doors by mail carriers are being exploited as a phishing tool?

The Korea Post announced that forged notices, made to look very similar to actual mail arrival notices, have recently been discovered in some regions.

Some of the forged notices mimic the official format so closely that it is difficult to distinguish them with the naked eye.

The methods used include replacing the mail carrier's contact number with a phishing number or inserting a QR code to distribute malicious software.

Legitimate notices are printed on a special thermal paper similar to a receipt and attached using an adhesive method that allows them to be easily peeled off.

On the other hand, if a notice is attached to regular copy paper with transparent tape or leaves a sticky residue when peeled off, you should suspect the possibility of forgery.

Also, if you discover a suspicious notice, you should avoid calling the listed number or scanning the QR code. Instead, it is recommended to directly contact the official Korea Post customer service center or a nearby post office to check if there is actual mail currently out for delivery.

(Photo courtesy of: Korea Post)
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