Fake Delivery Texts in Georgia
Phishing SMS messages impersonate Georgian Post and international couriers to harvest payment card details from online shoppers with fake parcel-fee requests.
Part of: Fake Delivery Texts
Last reviewed: 1 June 2026
Georgia's growing cross-border e-commerce — particularly from AliExpress, Amazon, and Turkish online retailers — has made parcel delivery fraud a recognised threat. Fraudulent SMS messages in Georgian and English claim a parcel is held at customs pending a small fee, directing victims to phishing pages that capture card details.
The scam is particularly effective because customs fees on international parcels are genuinely common in Georgia, giving the fee-request narrative plausibility with experienced online shoppers.
How this scam works on Georgia
An SMS arrives claiming a parcel is held at Georgian Post or a courier facility pending a customs fee. The link leads to a convincing fake page — mimicking Georgian Post or DHL — requesting full card details. Card data is immediately captured for fraud or sale.
Attack volumes spike following major AliExpress and Amazon sale events when parcel traffic is highest and recipients are most likely to be expecting deliveries.
Common red flags
- An SMS requests parcel fee payment via a link rather than through the official carrier app.
- The URL does not match georgian-post.ge or a known courier domain.
- The fee is trivially small — designed to seem not worth questioning.
- The website requests full card details rather than routing to a known payment gateway.
How to protect yourself
- Track parcels directly at georgian-post.ge — never via links in SMS messages.
- If you entered card details, call your bank immediately to block the card.
- Report the SMS to CERT Georgia at cert.gov.ge.
- Enable real-time transaction alerts on your card to detect fraud rapidly.
How to report it
- Forward the SMS to CERT Georgia at cert.gov.ge.
- Report to Georgian Post customer service.
- Contact your bank immediately if card details were submitted on the fake page.
Frequently asked questions
I order from AliExpress and Amazon regularly — how do I stay safe without missing real customs notices?
Set up tracking notifications directly within your retailer's app or account, and check parcel status by visiting georgian-post.ge yourself rather than through any SMS link. This way you see genuine updates without needing to trust an unsolicited text.
The phishing site asked for my card's CVV and expiry date, not just the number — is that worse?
Yes — providing the full card number, expiry date, and CVV gives a fraudster everything needed to make unauthorised online purchases immediately. Contact your bank right away to block the card if you entered these details anywhere suspicious.
How can I tell CERT Georgia about a phishing SMS I received?
Forward the SMS text and sender details to CERT Georgia at cert.gov.ge, which tracks phishing campaigns and can issue public warnings. Also report to Georgian Post's customer service so they can alert other customers.
Does Georgian Post charge customs fees via SMS link?
No. Official customs fee notifications come through parcel tracking channels with a formal reference number. Any SMS containing a payment link is fraudulent.