Fake Payment Requests: Couriers, Customs, Bailiffs and Invented Fees
“I got a text saying I needed to pay CZK 29 to receive a package. It looked like it came from Czech Post. I clicked the link and paid – then my bank called to say my account was empty.”
These scams exploit common everyday situations – you’re expecting a package, dealing with a bill, or resolving a bureaucratic matter.
Scammers pose as delivery companies, postal services, bailiffs, or customs officials, requesting a small fee – often just a few dozen crowns.
But when you click the link and enter your payment info, the scammer gains full access to your bank account.
This type of scam falls under fraud (§ 209 of the Czech Criminal Code) and often also unauthorized handling of a payment instrument (§ 234).
Fake requests arrive via SMS, email, or QR codes, imitating trusted institutions and playing on confusion or urgency.
Filing a criminal complaint is worthwhile even in small losses – the evidence may help identify the sender and stop future attacks.
📌 Common Signs of a Fake Payment Request
SMS or email asking for a small payment (e.g., CZK 29 or CZK 49)
Link leads to a fake payment gateway
Logos of Czech Post, Zásilkovna, DHL, Tax Office, etc., are faked
Card payment or login credentials are requested
Money disappears from your account shortly after
Banks often refuse refunds, labeling the transaction as “authorized”
⚖️ Possible Criminal Charges
Fraud (§ 209)
Unauthorized use of a payment instrument (§ 234)
Violation of communications secrecy (§ 182) – for spoofed messages
Infringement of rights (§ 181) – for misuse of logos and identities
🧾 What Evidence Should You Prepare?
Screenshot of the message and the link
Transaction details and the account where money was sent
Description of what appeared after clicking
Communication with your bank
Any complaints you filed with relevant services (e.g., Czech Post)
❗ Real Risks
Even if you “only” lost a few hundred crowns, scammers collect thousands of such small amounts daily.
Your criminal complaint might be the key to uncovering IP addresses, domains, or bank accounts involved in the fraud.
Don’t wait. A small loss can lead to a major breakthrough in the investigation.
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Fake Payment Requests: Couriers, Customs, Bailiffs and Invented Fees
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