Fake Delivery Texts in Hungary
Smishing texts impersonating Magyar Posta and couriers tell Hungarian recipients a parcel is held pending a fee, capturing card details and enrolling victims in hidden charges.
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Last reviewed: 1 June 2026
Fake delivery texts are a constant nuisance on Hungarian phones, exploiting heavy online shopping and the recognisable names of Magyar Posta and international couriers. A short message claims a parcel is on hold pending a small customs charge, redelivery fee, or address confirmation.
The fee is deliberately small to seem harmless, but the real target is the victim's card details, which are then abused for larger or recurring charges. The texts intensify around peak shopping seasons when parcel volumes are high.
How this scam works on Hungary
The recipient receives an SMS claiming to be from Magyar Posta, GLS, DPD, or another courier, saying a delivery cannot proceed until a fee is paid or the address is confirmed via a link. The link opens a page styled with the courier's branding and Hungarian-language text requesting card details.
Once the victim enters card number, expiry, and security code, the criminals charge the card or set up a recurring deduction that drains small amounts over months. Some pages also push for a bank login under the guise of identity verification.
In Hungary the messages often imitate genuine Magyar Posta tracking formats and use sender IDs resembling official courier shortcodes, making them convincing at a glance.
Common red flags
- A text about a parcel you are not expecting or did not order
- A small 'customs' or 'redelivery' fee demanded via a link
- A payment page requesting full card details for a tiny charge
- Sender ID or link that does not match official Magyar Posta or courier domains
- Urgent wording warning the parcel will be returned if you do not pay today
- A request for bank login under the pretext of identity verification
- Subtle spelling or formatting differences from genuine courier messages
How to protect yourself
- Track parcels only through the official Magyar Posta or courier app, not text links
- Know that real customs charges are handled through official processes, not random SMS links
- Never enter card details on a page opened from an unsolicited delivery text
- Check delivery status using the tracking code from your order confirmation
- Use virtual or single-use card numbers online where your bank offers them
- Report and delete suspicious texts rather than tapping the link
How to report it
- Report smishing texts to your mobile operator and to the Hungarian Police via 112
- Contact your bank immediately if you entered card details, to block the card and dispute charges
- Forward examples to Magyar Posta's fraud-awareness channel
Frequently asked questions
Does Magyar Posta send links asking me to pay a parcel fee by card?
Genuine customs or handling charges are managed through official Magyar Posta channels, not unexpected SMS links demanding card details. If you receive such a text, do not tap it — check any real parcel through the official Magyar Posta app or website using your order's tracking code.