GPOC urges public to be vigilant amid ‘scam’ messages

In light of recent reports about scam messages being sent to persons mobile devices purported from the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC), the entity has issued an urgent warning to the public to remain vigilant.
On Monday, several individuals reported receiving a suspicious message that read, “The Guyana package has arrived at the warehouse and cannot be delivered due to incomplete address information. Please confirm your address in this link within 12 hours: https://guypostapp.cc/gy,” the message stated. “(Please reply Y, then exit the text message, reopen the text message activation link, or copy the link to Safari browser to open it, and get the latest logistics status). The Guyana Postal team wishes you a wonderful day!”
Upon investigation, the GPOC declared that the message was not sent from its systems. The link provided in the message directs recipients to a fraudulent website designed to steal personal information.
The GPOC advises the public to exercise extreme caution and refrain from clicking on the link. Additionally, individuals are urged not to reply to the message, as doing so may further compromise their personal information.
The GPOC emphasised the importance of verifying the authenticity of any communication purportedly from their organisation. They recommend that individuals contact the GPOC directly through official channels if they receive any suspicious messages or have any concerns about their mail or packages.
This scam comes at a time when many are relying heavily on postal services, making it crucial for the public to remain vigilant. The GPOC stated that it is working closely with authorities to investigate the source of the scam messages and to prevent further incidents.
For further updates and information, the GPOC advises the public to follow their official social media pages and website.