Authorities have labelled a text message “dangerous” which is the last thing Australians need as they turn to online shopping during lockdown.
However, over the weekend, the scammers pivoted to something new which is bound to trick more Australians.
The ploy is particularly concerning considering that Australia’s two largest states, NSW and Victoria, are currently in lockdown, meaning online shopping is on the rise. The messages reported include: “Hi. We have package pending on your name. Schedule delivery now”, “Your package with DHL is now in transit” and also, as seen in the photos obtained by news.com.au: “Your package is about to be delivered, track here.”
If you click on the link, it will take you to an app called Voicemail71. APK. Once you download the app, your android phone is infected.
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