Fake FedEx, customs or drugs-in-parcel call
Courier / Parcel Scam
Real customs never demands payment over a parcel. 100% fraud.
What you should know
Always a scam
Real couriers do not call demanding payment. Real customs does not threaten arrest over a parcel. 100% fraud.
Always fraud
Common pretexts
Drugs / weapons in your parcel. Fake Aadhaar linked to a package. Mumbai/Andheri Cyber DCP wants to speak. All scripted.
Duress vitiates consent
BNS §308 (extortion) and IT Act §66D apply alongside cheating. Strong basis for refund.
Strong case
Do NOT do these
- Pay any "recovery" fee or middleman
- Share OTP, PIN, or CVV with anyone
- Delete messages, calls, or screenshots
- Move to a separate room or "safe" account