Did India Post Send SMS Asking People To Update Address Within 48 Hours To Avoid Package Being Returned? PIB Debunks Fake Message

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A message is going viral claiming that India Post sent SMS alerts to people saying: “Your package has arrived at the warehouse, we attempted delivery twice, please update your address within 48 hours or your parcel will be returned.” The message included a suspicious link as well. However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check unit has clarified that this message is completely fake. PIB stated that India Post never sends such SMS or asks people to update their address.  Disclaimer: This video uses AI-generated visuals and voice for representation. Script and facts are human-researched.

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00:09Did you just get an SMS from India Post saying your package will be returned

00:14unless you update your address within 48 hours?

00:18That message is going viral, but let's check the facts.

00:23The message claims your parcel couldn't be delivered due to an incomplete address

00:27and urges you to click a link to update details.

00:31The message looks convincing, but it's not from India Post.

00:36The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check team has confirmed this message is fake.

00:43India Post never sends texts asking customers to update addresses through external links.

00:49These are classic phishing signs, urgency, unknown links and fear tactics to make you click fast.

00:58If you spot them, stop right there.

01:01So that viral India Post SMS is completely fake.

01:06Don't click the link, just delete the message.

01:10And always verify delivery updates through official channels.

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