SCAM ALERT: Spike in Australia Post “Invalid Postcode” Scams

IDCARE analysts have detected a sharp rise in scam messages impersonating Australia Post.

June has seen 13 times more cases than January and June 2025 is now the biggest month on IDCARE record for AusPost-related scams.

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How it works:

You receive a text saying your parcel can’t be delivered due to an “invalid postcode”.

You’re asked to click a link and pay a 35 cent “processing fee” via a fake website.

Some clients who entered their banking details reported attempted withdrawals of up to $1300.

The good news? In most cases reported to IDCARE, banks blocked the transactions before any money was lost.

This scam is part of a global phishing operation known as “Darcula”, designed to impersonate trusted brands and bypass message filters.

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Our Tips:

Download the official Australia Post app from the Apple App Store or Google Play

Use it to track deliveries and you can safely ignore any parcel text messages

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