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Aramex Text Scam

This scam sends a fake Aramex text about a held parcel, address problem, or small fee, linking to a page that harvests your card and personal information.

Quick verdict

Risk level
High risk
Scam type
Delivery impersonation (smishing)
Main red flag
An unexpected Aramex text with a link to pay a fee or confirm delivery details.
What to do first
Do not click. Track parcels only through the official Aramex website or app.

What to know first

This scam sends a fake Aramex text about a held parcel, address problem, or small fee, linking to a page that harvests your card and personal information.

Delivery scams (a form of smishing) impersonate couriers with a believable small problem, an unpaid fee, a wrong address, a held parcel, timed to arrive when you might be expecting something. The link leads to a cloned courier site that harvests your card details and a bank one-time code.

The core pattern to watch for is clear: An unexpected Aramex text with a link to pay a fee or confirm delivery details. Do not click. Track parcels only through the official Aramex website or app.

Related tricks worth knowing: the DHL Text Scam and the Fake Delivery Text Scam. For the wider picture, browse the Delivery & Postal Scams guides or run the message through our scam checker.

Scam statistics

#2
fake package-delivery texts were the second most-reported text scam in 2022
Source: US Federal Trade Commission
$330M
reported lost to text-message scams in the US in 2022
Source: US Federal Trade Commission

Tell-tale red flags

  • A delivery text when you may not be expecting a parcel
  • A request to confirm details or pay a small fee via a link
  • A web address that is not the official aramex.com domain
  • Urgent wording about the parcel being returned or held
  • A request for card or personal details

Staying safe

  • Track parcels through the official Aramex website or app
  • Report the scam text through official channels
  • Verify any genuine charge directly with the sender
  • Delete the message and block the sender

How it usually reads

Example pattern, not a real report
Example pattern: 'Aramex: We could not deliver your parcel due to incomplete details. Confirm and pay here: [suspicious link]'

This is a fictional, anonymised example used to illustrate the pattern. It is not a verified real message, and any names are used only to show how the scam typically reads.

What to notice: An unexpected Aramex text with a link to pay a fee or confirm delivery details.

Steps if you already acted

  • Do not enter card or personal details on the page
  • If you paid, contact your bank to flag or freeze the card
  • Change passwords for any reused login
  • Monitor your statements for unexpected charges

Common mistakes

  • Do not click the link or enter details
  • Do not reply to the message
  • Do not install any app the link suggests

Scams like this one

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DHL Text Scam

This scam sends a fake DHL message about a held parcel or unpaid customs fee, pushing you to a phishing page that collects your card and personal details.

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Fake Delivery Text Scam

This scam impersonates a courier with a missed-delivery text and a link to a fake page that asks for a fee or your personal and card details.

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Fake Customs Fee Text

This scam texts that a parcel is held in customs and a fee is due, linking to a fake page that collects your card and personal details.

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Your questions answered

Does Aramex ask for fees by text link?
Genuine redelivery is normally arranged free, and any real charge can be confirmed through the official Aramex website. A fee demanded via a text link is a common scam pattern.
The text mentions my parcel. Is it genuine?
Scam texts use generic wording to seem real. Check tracking on the official app or site rather than the link.
How do I report it?
Report the message through Aramex's official channels, forward it to your mobile provider's spam service if available, and delete it.
I entered my card details. What now?
Contact your bank right away to flag or freeze the card and watch for unexpected charges.

Last reviewed June 2026 · Written & reviewed by the

Disclaimer: This page provides educational information only to help you recognise common scam patterns. It is not legal, financial, cybersecurity, or law enforcement advice, and it does not confirm whether any specific message, company, or person is genuine or fraudulent. When in doubt, contact the official organisation directly and report concerns to your local authorities.