Did you know that the "notice of mail arrival" left at front doors by mail carriers is being abused as a phishing tool?

The Ministry of Science and ICT's Korea Post announced that forged notices nearly identical to actual mail arrival notices have recently been discovered in some regions.

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

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

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

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

In addition, if you discover a suspicious notice, you should avoid calling the listed number or scanning the QR code. Instead, it is recommended to directly inquire with the official Korea Post customer service center or a nearby post office to check if there is actually mail in transit.

(Photo courtesy of: Korea Post)