Fake Delivery Texts in Egypt
SMS phishing messages impersonating Egyptian couriers or Aramex to harvest banking credentials or collect fake customs fees.
Part of: Fake Delivery Texts
Last reviewed: 1 June 2026
Fake delivery SMS fraud has grown alongside Egypt's e-commerce boom, with fraudsters sending messages mimicking Egypt Post (البريد المصري), Aramex Egypt, or customs authority notifications. These messages either harvest banking credentials through phishing pages or collect small 'customs fees' via Vodafone Cash that yield profit at scale.
The scam spikes during post-Ramadan and Black Friday periods when large numbers of Egyptians are actively awaiting e-commerce deliveries from both domestic and international retailers.
How this scam works on Egypt
A victim receives an SMS claiming their Egypt Post or Aramex package is held due to an unpaid customs duty of EGP[amount]. A link leads to a page styled as the courier's official site, where the victim enters payment details — either losing money directly to the 'fee' or having banking credentials harvested for later unauthorized access.
Some variants are extremely simple: a WhatsApp message claims a parcel is available for collection but a small Vodafone Cash transfer is needed to confirm the address before the courier will attempt delivery. The small amounts — often EGP 15–50 — encourage victims to pay without much scrutiny, generating large aggregate fraud revenue.
Credential-harvesting versions are more dangerous: they install mobile banking trojans targeting Egyptian bank apps (CIB, NBE, Banque Misr) that overlay legitimate apps and steal login data.
Common red flags
- SMS about a package you do not recognize ordering
- Link domain does not match official Egypt Post (egyptpost.org) or Aramex website
- Small fee requested via Vodafone Cash before delivery can proceed
- Prompt to install an APK file from a link
- Urgency language claiming package will be returned within 24 hours
How to protect yourself
- Track packages only through official Egypt Post or courier websites, not SMS links
- Never install APK files from SMS links
- Egypt Post customs fees are paid at the post office in person, not via SMS links
- Enable transaction alerts on all Egyptian bank accounts and e-wallets
- Keep Android devices updated to receive security patches against known banking trojans
How to report it
- Report phishing links to Egypt's NTRA (National Telecom Regulatory Authority) at ntra.gov.eg
- Notify Egypt Post about impersonation at egyptpost.org
- Report to Ministry of Interior cybercrime unit at mcit.gov.eg
Frequently asked questions
Does Egypt Post ever request payment via SMS link or Vodafone Cash?
No. Legitimate Egypt Post customs duties are paid in person at the post office. Any SMS requesting payment via a link or Vodafone Cash for a delivery is fraudulent.