Parcel Scam Messages Malaysians Keep Receiving By [Farizal Kamal] Almost every Malaysian with a mobile phone has received it at least once. A short message, usually polite, sometimes urgent: “Your parcel is on hold.” Or worse, “Delivery failed. Please click link to reschedule.” It arrives unexpectedly, often when we are busy, distracted, or waiting for an actual delivery. And that is exactly the point. Parcel scam messages have become one of the most common forms of fraud in Malaysia. They are simple, cheap to operate, and frighteningly effective. Unlike complex investment scams, parcel scams rely on everyday habits — our dependence on online shopping, courier services, and instant communication. The scam usually starts with an SMS or WhatsApp message claiming to be from a courier company, customs department, or international delivery service. Names like Pos Malaysia, DHL, FedEx, J&T, or “Malaysia Customs” are frequently used. The message claims there is a problem...