SMSImpersonates DHLHigh Risk

DHL Customs Fee SMS Scam

Fake DHL customs fee SMS designed to steal card details via a very small, seemingly harmless payment.

90/100
High Risk

Scam risk score based on AI analysis and community reports

Warning Signs Detected

3 indicators identified

Small Fee to Lower Guard

Small fee amount (£1.45) makes victims less suspicious and more likely to comply.

Fraudulent Payment Page

Payment page harvests full card details including CVV.

DHL Impersonation

DHL branding used without authorisation.

What To Do If You Received This

DHL will not ask you to pay customs fees via an SMS link. Check your tracking number directly on dhl.com.

Report Details

Channel
SMS
Org Impersonated
DHL
Risk Score
90/100
First Reported
30 May 2026
Reports Received
407
Warning Signs
3

Original Message (Reference)

Anonymised copy of the original message — included for reference

DHL: Your parcel is on hold. A customs fee of £1.45 must be paid before we can release your shipment. Pay here: [SUSPICIOUS-LINK]

First reported 3 months ago · 407 total reports

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